Why Children Were Put to Sleep Outside in Winter and Summer.
❄️This practice was widespread in the USSR. Children were put to sleep outdoors, both in winter and summer.
❄️This practice had two main reasons. The first was the perceived benefit. It was believed that sleeping in the open air would help strengthen the immune system, and children would get sick less often.
❄️The second reason was that this тихий час (quiet hour) made the caregivers' work easier, as children fell asleep faster and more soundly in the fresh air, requiring less calming down.
❄️Even in winter, babies slept in the fresh air if the temperature did not drop below -10°C. And some kindergartens, due to the lack of a quiet area near the building, created sleeping spaces right on the roof.
❄️To keep the children warm, special sleeping bags made from sheepskin were sewn for them. In these, the little ones never got cold and slept soundly.
❄️However, parents later had a hard time because at home, the child couldn't fall asleep properly due to the lack of fresh air. So, they had to open all the windows in the house, even if the weather was bad.
❄️It was also believed that such sleep, especially in winter, was an excellent prevention against tuberculosis, which was a very serious problem at the time.
Source: Pikabu
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Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin congratulated all Russian women on March 8th🌷.
"Dear women, you truly have everything within your power. You know how to create and build, combine strength and tenderness, and your desire to create a better future for your children inspires all of us to move forward,” the president emphasized.
Source: rt_russian
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Happy May 1st, Russian learners! ☀️
In Russia, we say:
• Мир! Труд! Май!
Peace! Labour! May!
But for you, let's change it a little:
• Май! Учёба! Русский!
May! Studying! Russian!
No work today. Just spring, rest, and one small verb conjugation. Maybe two. No pressure.
С праздником! ✨
Natalie with 🤍💙❤️
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🥳Today we celebrate:
• День женской дружбы
International Women's Friendship Day
Don't forget to congratulate your female friends!💋
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🥳Today we celebrate:
• День запрета на уныние!
No Moping Day! Cheerfulness Only Day!
🖼In the Russian Orthodox Church, moping or despondency is considered a major sin.
• Унывать (imperf.)
[oo-ny-vat']
Тo mope, to be despondent, to lose heart
Let's remember today's mantra! And NO moping! 💪
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Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin congratulated all Russian women on March 8th🌷.
"Dear women, you truly have everything within your power. You know how to create and build, combine strength and tenderness, and your desire to create a better future for your children inspires all of us to move forward,” the president emphasized.
Source: rt_russian
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Happy Wide Maslenitsa!
🔻Today marks the start of Широкая Масленица (Wide Maslenitsa) — the final and most festive part of this beloved Slavic holiday!
🔻Forget your diets this week. It's time for:
🥞 Endless piles of blini (pancakes)
☀️ Welcoming the spring sun
🔥 Burning the winter effigy
🥂 Being with family and friends
The Maslenitsa spirit in three words: eat, laugh, repeat!
🔻Whether you're enjoying blini with caviar, sour cream, jam, or just melted butter — may your week be delicious and your spring be bright!
С праздником!
RCRussian with 💓
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🥳Today we celebrate:
• День ответов на вопросы вашей кошки
Answer Your Cat's Questions Day
🔻On this important day, humans attempt to decipher what's really on their feline friend's mind, all in the pursuit of a better life for their whiskered overlord.
😉For example, your cat might be wondering:
👍Почему кормишь одной и той же едой?
Why do you feed me the same food every day?
🔸Почему не выпускаешь на улицу?
Why don't you allow me into the street?
🔸Почему нельзя драть диван?
Why is it not allowed to scratch the sofa?
🔸Где мои бубенчики?
Where are my balls/bells?
❗️What burning questions do you think your fluffy companion would ask you in Russian?
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🥳Today we celebrate:
• Международный День 'Спасибо'
International Thank You Day!
A simple word can mean everything.❤️
🔻Спасибо!
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Это всё мандарины!
It's all because of the tangerines!
🥳Today we celebrate:
• Международный Разгрузочный День
International Fasting Day
Ну вы поняли:)
🖼It's common for Russian to use 'e' instead of 'ё', as it often is clear for us what is meant.
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