GCSE Russian: Russian Holidays Reading Comprehension + Writing
This ready-to-use resource introduces students to key праздники в России (Russian holidays) through short informational texts and structured activities designed for GCSE-level study.
It works well as a full lesson, revision booklet, cover work, or independent learning/homework pack.
What’s included
Topic discussion questions to build speaking and cultural knowledge (e.g., traditions for Epiphany, Maslenitsa, 8 March, Victory Day, Knowledge Day).
Reading texts on major celebrations including: Крещение, Масленица, 8 марта, 23 февраля, Пасха, 1 мая, 9 мая, День семьи/любви/верности, Иван Купала, 1 сентября, День народного единства.
Comprehension and grammar-in-context practice: creating questions to the texts and a 20-sentence gap-fill task.
Skills covered (GCSE-aligned)
Reading for gist and detail using authentic-style cultural texts.
Translation practice (RU→EN and EN→RU) using short paragraphs on the theme of holidays and traditions.
Exam-style writing tasks: a short letter (60–65 words) and a short article (90–110 words) connected to culture and traditions.








