What season is the best to visit your region, and why?

The best time to visit Moscow region is April and May, when the temperature creeps into the 20s. it’s a golden season when the city is warm enough.

What attractions of your region would you recommend a foreigner to visit?

I would recommend to visit the Kremlin, the Lenin’s Mausoleum, Museum of Cosmonautics and Moscow metro. These sights are the most favourite of mine.

 

What are the most popular jobs for men and for women in Russia?

Russian women see themselves in accounting, teaching and administrative work. Russian men usually prefer automobile business, logistics.

What jobs were traditionally called male and female ones in the past?

The most well-known male-dominated jobs were: a lawyer, a politician, a train driver, a fireman, a firefighter. As for the woman-dominated ones, there were: a governess, a teacher, a babysitter or nanny.

What qualities were people expected to have in male and female jobs?

A man had to demonstrate his leadership qualities. A woman was supposed to show her politeness.

Is gender still important in choosing a career now? Why do you think so?

Unfortunately, there is still a list of jobs, which are not recommended for women. Though lots of jobs are suitable for women nowadays. For instance, we may be lawyers and politicians equally with men.

What changes will take place in the world of jobs in the near future?

I believe that women will be able to hold the same positions as men. Though there’s gonna be a new problem with robots presence.

 

Do you like reading books? How often do you read books?

I like reading books. I usually read books two times a week.

Is it important to know about the famous writers of your country? Why do you think so?

I don’t believe that it’s too important. I think so, because it’s unnecessary information for me, I am looking for a book with an interesting plot and some wonderful Russian writers can write both good and bad books.

What can you tell us about some of the Russian writers you know?

Bulgakov is one of my favourite. He was a Soviet writer, medical doctor, and playwright. I don’t like Pushkin because of his biography, though he is considered as a brilliant Russian poet, playwright, and novelist of the Romantic era

What are your favourite Russian writers and their works?

As I have already said, my favourite Russian author is Bulgakov. I enjoy reading «The Master and Margarita» and «Heart of a Dog». Chekhov is also a good writer. His «Cherry Orchard ˈɔːtʃəd» is something unbelievable.

What books by Russian writers would you recommend to read, and why?

I recommend to read «Heart of a dog», because this story will not leave anyone indifferent. Chekhov’s «Cherry Orchad» shows a situation that is suitable for current realities.

 

Are you interested in science? Do your friends share your interests?

I am fond of science and reading scientific articles. Unfortunately, my friends don’t share my interests.

Is it important to know about the famous scientists of your country? Why do you think so?

I believe that it’s highly important to know about the famous scientists of my country. I think so because it’s good to know about the people that trying hard to make our lives better

What can you tell us about some of the Russian scientists you know?

I know Pafnutij Chebishev, Nicola Lobachevsky. Both of them made a great contribution to the development of math.

What do you think are the most important achievements of Russian

Scientists?

I think they are launch and start of operation of Spektra-RG, an observatory for building a map of the Universe, creating of the first prototype quantum computer and maybe discovery of the first interstellar comet by astronomer Gennady Borisov

What Russian scientist would you choose to prepare a project about, and

Why?

I whould tell you about Nikola Lobachevsky. I know a lot of information about him.