Let's talk about August in Russia: the end of summer, watermelons, harvest season, and preparing for the new school year!

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Август в России – это особенный месяц. С одной стороны, лето ещё продолжается. На улице тепло, люди ездят на дачу, купаются, гуляют и едят арбузы. С другой стороны, все уже чувствуют, что осень близко. Вечера становятся прохладнее, дни становятся короче, а в магазинах появляются школьные тетради, рюкзаки и ручки.

В августе многие семьи готовятся к новому учебному году. Родители покупают детям одежду, обувь, канцелярию и школьные принадлежности. Дети обычно не очень рады, потому что каникулы заканчиваются. Но иногда им интересно снова увидеть друзей и узнать, кто будет их новым учителем.

Ещё август это время урожая. Люди собирают яблоки, огурцы, помидоры, кабачки и ягоды. Многие делают варенье, солят огурцы или замораживают овощи на зиму. Поэтому август часто чувствуется как месяц между свободой и подготовкой.

August in Russia is a special month. On the one hand, summer is still going on. It is warm outside, people go to the dacha, swim, walk, and eat watermelons. On the other hand, everyone already feels that autumn is close. The evenings become cooler, the days become shorter, and school notebooks, backpacks, and pens appear in stores.

In August, many families prepare for the new school year. Parents buy children clothes, shoes, stationery, and school supplies. Children are usually not very happy, because vacation is ending. But sometimes they are interested in seeing their friends again and finding out who their new teacher will be.

August is also harvest time. People pick apples, cucumbers, tomatoes, zucchini, and berries. Many people make jam, pickle cucumbers, or freeze vegetables for the winter. That is why August often feels like a month between freedom and preparation.

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