I chose the article 'Living on Borodin time' because I am interested in Russian classical music. Borodin Quartet is the best-known Russian quartet in the west. Quartet is a method of instrumentation, used to perform a musical composition, and consisting of four parts. Valentin Berlinsky (cello) is the last founder member of quartet. He has retired but he remains the group's mentor. The quartet involve pupils faking over from teachers. Nadin, joined in spring 1996; first violinist Ruben Aharonian joined in December that same year. The longest-serving member now is second violinist Andrei Abramencov joined in 1974 (he is current player remaining from the Soviet era).
The Borodins first toured abroad in 1955, at which time the perception of Soviet music and musicians was limited. Politics hadn't influenced musical life, from Stalin's time through Soviet times to the modern day. Before the fall of communism, Russian musicants performed mostly in Russia. But now they play more frequently abroad than at home. They perform in Paris, Liverpool, Birmingham.
Now Russian music as interpreted by Russians is everywhere. The idea of belonging kept the Borodin Quartet into its seventh decade. Nowadays the Russian music, especially Shostakovich, is the quartet's signature repertoire.
Sunday, June 8, 2008
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Effect of globalisatiot to my town
People are more connected now then ever before. It is effect of globalisation. This process is common now all over the world.
My town Stavropol is not exception. Over the past time there have been a lot of changes there. Globalisation has became the cause of the wide variety or changes of people lives. First of all the multinational corporations have appeared and an increase of the number of migrants, especially illegal, have been causes of the great number of workers in Stavropol. There has been an increase in the population and the town is more prosperous because of the arrival of multinational corporations who have attracted workers from other areas. The prosperity has also attracted many illegal migrants. This has created a clash of cultures between Russian employees and migrants. As a resul the level of unemployment has gone up notibly. In addition the big number of migrants from different areas of the country is a cause of difficult relationship between nationalities and it has became a problem in my town.
On the other hand there are some advantages of globalisation in Stavropol. Everywhere we can see Mc Donald's and other restaurants where people can try food from different countries. Satellite TV and the Internet now are common in nearly each family. Moreover consumers have opportunities to buy goods of international brands thanks to international trade.
My town Stavropol is not exception. Over the past time there have been a lot of changes there. Globalisation has became the cause of the wide variety or changes of people lives. First of all the multinational corporations have appeared and an increase of the number of migrants, especially illegal, have been causes of the great number of workers in Stavropol. There has been an increase in the population and the town is more prosperous because of the arrival of multinational corporations who have attracted workers from other areas. The prosperity has also attracted many illegal migrants. This has created a clash of cultures between Russian employees and migrants. As a resul the level of unemployment has gone up notibly. In addition the big number of migrants from different areas of the country is a cause of difficult relationship between nationalities and it has became a problem in my town.
On the other hand there are some advantages of globalisation in Stavropol. Everywhere we can see Mc Donald's and other restaurants where people can try food from different countries. Satellite TV and the Internet now are common in nearly each family. Moreover consumers have opportunities to buy goods of international brands thanks to international trade.
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Class report -languages
There are 17 students in our class. 3 of them have Chinese as a first language, 2 students have Korean as a mother language, 1 - Japanese, 1 - Romanian, 1 - Russian, 1 - French, 1 - Ukrainian, 1 - Dari, 1 - Urdu, 1 - FARSI, 1 - Arabic, 1 - Amharic, 1 - Thai. For the most people of our class the second language is English, but one student has the Russian and another one has the Kikongo as a second language.
Our classmates have studied English for a different length of time - from some years to 6 month. The big number of students (9) have learnt English more than 2 years and only 3 people have spend less then 2 years learning English.
Students of our class have studied English different ways. The most popular way of learning English is informal study. Students have being living in New Zealand and work here for some years. 4 classmates began to learn English from 9 to 6 month ago. The plans are also different. 11 students are going to continue their study at Unitec or University. The other reason of learning English is improving their skills. 2 people have weakness in speaking English, 2 - in listening, 2 - in vocabulary. The most people in our group are not good at writing. 3 of us have strengths in speaking, 1 - in grammar, 2 - in writing. Nobody has confessed that listening is his(her) strength.
Our classmates have studied English for a different length of time - from some years to 6 month. The big number of students (9) have learnt English more than 2 years and only 3 people have spend less then 2 years learning English.
Students of our class have studied English different ways. The most popular way of learning English is informal study. Students have being living in New Zealand and work here for some years. 4 classmates began to learn English from 9 to 6 month ago. The plans are also different. 11 students are going to continue their study at Unitec or University. The other reason of learning English is improving their skills. 2 people have weakness in speaking English, 2 - in listening, 2 - in vocabulary. The most people in our group are not good at writing. 3 of us have strengths in speaking, 1 - in grammar, 2 - in writing. Nobody has confessed that listening is his(her) strength.
Sunday, March 9, 2008
About me
I am Valeriya Tarasenko.I come from Russia.My home town is Stavropol which is situated in the South of my country. It is quiet and clean town with friendly people. Stavropol is the main town of Stavropol area, which is famous for spa resorts.
I have been in New Zealand only three weeks. And I am an international student.I am going to study English language for one year.
I am interested in music and I also love to do exercises in the gym.I like to watch TV. I haven't got any pets but I like dogs and cats.
I am married.My family is not big. My husband is a builder.I also have got two children - a daughter and a son. My daughter's name is Mariya.She is 12. She studies art at school and she is good at dancing.My son's name is Roman.He is a musician and often performs in a band.Both of my children study English. Unfortunately all my family is in Russia and I am missing about them.
I am a speech therapist. I graduated Stavropol pedagogical institute in 1994. After that I worked in a kindergarten for 6 years. Then I was a housewife. I am going to do a Diploma of English language for 1 year. After that I am going to pass an IELTS test and do a Bachelor of teaching ( Early childhood Education).
My first language is Russian and my second language is English. I have been learning English for 2 years in a language school in Stavropol. I chose English because it is an international language and my family plan to immigrate to New Zealand.
I have passed an IELTS test in Russia but I am not very good at listening and speaking because I haven't got any experience. I haven't been in other countries but I have visited my friends in Napier. It is a beautiful place. We went to the Botanical Garden and National Aquarium. I like this town.
I have been in New Zealand only three weeks. And I am an international student.I am going to study English language for one year.
I am interested in music and I also love to do exercises in the gym.I like to watch TV. I haven't got any pets but I like dogs and cats.
I am married.My family is not big. My husband is a builder.I also have got two children - a daughter and a son. My daughter's name is Mariya.She is 12. She studies art at school and she is good at dancing.My son's name is Roman.He is a musician and often performs in a band.Both of my children study English. Unfortunately all my family is in Russia and I am missing about them.
I am a speech therapist. I graduated Stavropol pedagogical institute in 1994. After that I worked in a kindergarten for 6 years. Then I was a housewife. I am going to do a Diploma of English language for 1 year. After that I am going to pass an IELTS test and do a Bachelor of teaching ( Early childhood Education).
My first language is Russian and my second language is English. I have been learning English for 2 years in a language school in Stavropol. I chose English because it is an international language and my family plan to immigrate to New Zealand.
I have passed an IELTS test in Russia but I am not very good at listening and speaking because I haven't got any experience. I haven't been in other countries but I have visited my friends in Napier. It is a beautiful place. We went to the Botanical Garden and National Aquarium. I like this town.
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