Day 215: Climbing the Pole at Sabantuy
At the Sabantuy festival in a village near Kazan, two friends stand by the tall pole with a prize at the top.
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- Read the situation under the title.
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Dialogue
Audio for this lesson is coming soon. For now, read the dialogue and its translation.
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A
Видишь столб, на котором висит приз? Попробую!
See the pole with the prize hanging at the top? I'm going to try!
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B
Это трудно. Держись крепче ногами, а не руками.
It's hard. Grip tight with your legs, not your hands.
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A
А ты сам пробовал?
Have you tried it yourself?
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B
Один раз. До середины, а потом поехал вниз.
Once. I got halfway, and then slid back down.
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A
Ну, я легче тебя. Держи мой телефон!
Well, I'm lighter than you. Hold my phone!
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