8.1 俄罗斯社会文化背景概况在线视频

Hey Peter

can you tell us what role does Russia play in the Belt and Road Initiative or the BRI

Russia as a great power across Eurasia has a unique geographical location

in the BRI area and thus plays an important role in transportation

To be more specific

OK two key parts in the Belt and Road Initiative related to Russia

One is the northern economic belt that is from northwest and northeast China

via central Asia and Russia

to Europe and the Baltic Sea

Russia is the most important hub in this belt

The other one is the economic corridor of China

Mongolia and Russia which is also an economic belt

So for geographical location

Russia is a very crucial country in the BRI construction

I got it Thanks for sharing

You are welcome

Let’s explore more about Russia

Hi welcome to join this class

I am Song Wei

Let’s have an in-depth tour in Russian business scenarios

At first I want to show you a video to find out some interesting facts about Russia

Before you start

let’s take a look at the following word bank

Please read after me

Vodka

Territories

Moscow

St. Petersburg

Red Square

Kremlin

Caucasus Mountains

Kamchatka

Now let’s watch the video

You are suggested to take some notes about the following questions

1.Which cities are the must-see destinations in Russia

2.What can you expect to see when stepping onto red square

3.What is the quintessential Russian experience

4.What is Russian holiday makers’favorite place

5.What is the best way of getting around with many comfortable overnight services

between far-flung cities in Russia

The world’s largest country offers it all

from historic cities and idyllic countryside to artistic riches epic train rides

and a vodka fueled nightlife

Russia is vast geographically and culturally

so best viewed as a collection of distinct territories

each one deserving separate attention

Here Moscow and St. Petersburg are the must-see destinations

and within easy reach our towns and villages

that measure up to a rural Russia of a popular imagination

Stepping onto Red Square never ceases to inspire

The tall towers and imposing walls of the Kremlin

and the majestic red bricks of the state History Museum

all inserting a vast stretch of cobblestones

The quintessential Russian experience is visiting a traditional bathhouse

Forget your modesty

strip down and brave the steam room at the lights of Moscow sandini baths

Little can prepare most visitors for the scale

and quality of the exhibits at the state Hermitage Museum

comprising an almost unrivaled history of western art

There are also superb antiques sculpture and jewelry on display

The serene Black Sea coast has long been a favorite of Russian holiday makers

for its seaside towns and magnificent scenery in the nearby Caucasus Mountains

It seems almost trite to describe Kamchatka as majestic

To many it is a quite simply the most beautiful place in the world

High season runs June through September

Late spring and early autumn see the country bathed in the fresh greenery

or russet shades of the seasons

Travel costs in Russia can range from less than 1500 Rubles a day

if you enjoy a dorm bed and café meals to over 4000 Rubles a day

for a top-end hotel and ballet tickets

The extensive train network is the best way of getting around

with many comfortable overnight services between far-flung cities

Buses are useful for getting into places not covered by the train

Whether you are a culture vulture in search of inspiration from great artists and writers

or an adventure addict looking for new horizons to conquer

the very possibilities will make your heads spin

Have you got the answers to the questions

1.Which cities are the must-see destinations in Russia

The answer is: Moscow and St. Petersburg

2.What can you expect to see when stepping onto red square

The answer is: The tall towers and imposing walls of the Kremlin

and the majestic red brick of the state History Museum

3.What is the quintessential Russian experience

The answer is: Visiting a traditional bathhouse

4.What is Russian holiday makers’ favorite place

The answer is: The serene Black Sea coast

5.What is the best way of getting around with many comfortable overnight services

between far-flung cities in Russia

The answer is: The extensive train network

Now

let’s take a look at the country file of Russia

Its official name is the Russian Federation

The official language is Russian

The currency is Ruble

And the capital city is Moscow

Russia is a country located in Eastern Europe

with an extensive territory spanning North Asia

Russia is the ninth most populous country in the world

and the most populous country in Europe

Because of its geographical location

Russian culture is a melting pot of European and Asian traditions

This diversity can be shown not only in its architecture and art

but in the character and lifestyle of its people

Even the two main cities

Moscow and St. Petersburg

are totally different in character

Moscow is an ancient capital full of churches and monasteries

Its heart

the Kremlin

brings you to the 15th century instantly

the time of grand princes and tsars

while it is one of the most rapidly developing cities in the world

greatly influenced by the West

St. Petersburg is an elegant city of palaces and grand estates

that was founded by Peter the Great to become Russia’s “Window to Europe”

Russia is a country of great composers

Musicians

ballet dancers and artistic traditions

Concert halls such as the Tchaikovsky Conservatory are ever popular

and the Bolshoi and Mariinsky Theatres are among the most important ballet

and opera stages in the world

Russia’s political system is a federal republic

with a semi-presidential system in place since 1993

So much for the country profile of Russia

We will learn more about Russia next time