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Revision as of 12:54, 12 March 2023
Introduction
Welcome to the "Weather and Nature" lesson of the "Complete 0 to A1 Russian Course." In this lesson, you will learn vocabulary related to weather, climate, and natural landscapes, as well as how to talk about these topics in everyday situations.
Weather is an important topic in Russia, where the climate varies significantly depending on the region. With this lesson, you will be able to describe the weather and natural landscapes in various parts of the country.
Vocabulary
Here are some of the most common words and expressions related to weather and nature in Russian:
| Russian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Погода | pogoda | Weather |
| Климат | klimat | Climate |
| Сезон | sezón | Season |
| Весна | vesná | Spring |
| Лето | léto | Summer |
| Осень | osén' | Fall |
| Зима | zimá | Winter |
| Солнце | solntse | Sun |
| Дождь | dozhd' | Rain |
| Снег | sneg | Snow |
| Горы | gory | Mountains |
| Река | reka | River |
| Озеро | ozero | Lake |
| Море | more | Sea |
| Пляж | plyazh | Beach |
Talking about Weather and Nature
Now that you know some basic vocabulary related to weather and nature in Russian, let's see how you can use it in everyday situations.
Describing the Weather
To describe the weather in Russian, you can use the following expressions:
- Хорошая погода (Horoshaya pogoda) - Good weather
- Плохая погода (Plokhaya pogoda) - Bad weather
- Солнечно (Solnechno) - Sunny
- Тепло (Teplo) - Warm
- Холодно (Kholodno) - Cold
- Ветрено (Vetreno) - Windy
- Дождливо (Dozhdliwo) - Rainy
- Снежно (Snezhno) - Snowy
Here are some examples of how to use these expressions:
- Сегодня хорошая погода. (Segodnya horoshaya pogoda) - Today is good weather.
- Завтра будет дождливо. (Zavtra budet dozhdliwo) - It will be rainy tomorrow.
- Вчера было снежно. (Vchera bylo snezhno) - It was snowy yesterday.
Describing Natural Landscapes
There are many beautiful natural landscapes in Russia, and it can be useful to know how to describe them in Russian. Here are some expressions you can use:
- Горы (Gory) - Mountains
- Река (Reka) - River
- Озеро (Ozero) - Lake
- Море (More) - Sea
- Пляж (Plyazh) - Beach
- Лес (Les) - Forest
- Пустыня (Pustyna) - Desert
Here are some examples of how to use these expressions:
- Эти горы очень красивые. (Eti gory ochen' krasivye) - These mountains are very beautiful.
- Эта река очень широкая. (Eta reka ochen' shirokaya) - This river is very wide.
- Это озеро очень чистое. (Eto ozero ochen' chistoe) - This lake is very clean.
Practice
Now that you know some basic vocabulary related to weather and nature in Russian, it's time to practice. Try to describe the weather and natural landscapes in some of the regions below:
Task 1: Kamchatka
Kamchatka is a region in the far east of Russia, known for its volcanoes and geysers.
- What is the climate like in Kamchatka?
- What natural landscapes can you find in Kamchatka?
- How would you describe the weather in Kamchatka in the summer?
Task 2: Siberia
Siberia is a vast region in the north of Russia, known for its harsh winters and vast forests.
- What is the climate like in Siberia?
- What natural landscapes can you find in Siberia?
- How would you describe the weather in Siberia in the winter?
Sources
- <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Climate_of_Russia">Climate of Russia</a>
- <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kamchatka_Peninsula">Kamchatka Peninsula</a>
Videos
Weather Talk | Fast Russian - YouTube