PARTY TIME
Our time in Russia is coming to an end and last week we put on a party for our Russian family to thank them before we leave.
John and Sarah say goodbye to Spotlight on Russia with a traditional party!
We decorated the room with flags of Russia and the UK. We also had lots of other decorations like balloons and streamers. It was so much fun getting ready for the party. Everyone helped us to decorate and choose the music.
We are eating some of the delicious food that we have prepared. We went shopping at a local market and bought lots of tasty treats. Everyone’s favourite was the potato pirozhkis! We can’t wait to make these for our friends back home.
The party was lots of fun. We sang songs and played lots of games. We even taught our Russian friends some songs we sing in the UK. Did you know that Russian teenagers like the Beatles as much as we do?
Our friends gave us some beautiful flowers and wonderful gifts to say goodbye. Our time in Russia has been so special. We will never forget how much fun we had and how lucky we were to make lots of new friends. We hope we will be able to come back one day!
DISCUSS
• What do you like to do at parties?
• What is your favourite party food?
• What else makes a good party?
ACTIVITY
• Spotlight on Russia needs ideas for an end of a school year party. Write in and tell us about your party ideas. Send us your favourite recipes for party treats or tell us about some games you like to play.