1) Maslenitsa is a Russian holiday that dates back to pagan times. 2) Blini (pancake) feasts along with traditional amusements like snow-fortresses, snow-fights, merry-go-rounds, folklore songs and dancing will be held all over Moscow. 3) All the guests will have a chance to taste delicious pancakes made directly in Red square. 4) Those who wish to present their cooking talents will have an opportunity to compete in a pancake cooking competition. 5) The judges will estimate the cooking abilities of the competitors, counting the number of pancakes they can make without a brake. 6) On the last day of Maslenitsa all the feasting will end by burning down scarecrows symbolizing winter, thus saying good-bye to the cold season until next year.
2) Blini (pancake) feasts along with traditional amusements like snow-fortresses, snow-fights, merry-go-rounds, folklore songs and dancing will be held all over Moscow.
3) All the guests will have a chance to taste delicious pancakes made directly in Red square.
4) Those who wish to present their cooking talents will have an opportunity to compete in a pancake cooking competition.
5) The judges will estimate the cooking abilities of the competitors, counting the number of pancakes they can make without a brake.
6) On the last day of Maslenitsa all the feasting will end by burning down scarecrows symbolizing winter, thus saying good-bye to the cold season until next year.
Woman:Yes , i was looking at that sweater in the window.
Salesman: The gray and pink one?
Woman: No, the blue one.
Salesman: Oh! The man’s sweater.
Woman: That’s right. It’s for my husband. What colours does it come in?
Salesman: We have navy blue, light green and pale blue.
Woman: Do you have a navy blue one in extra large?
Salesman: Let’s see … small, medium, large … oh yes, here you are. Extra large. It’s a good quality sweater. 100% wool, made in Italy.
Woman: Sure. I’ll take it. How much is that?
Salesman: Eighty-nine dollars and ninety-five cents.