На даче | Visiting a Dacha – A2

00:05:40
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Summary

TLDRThe narrative unfolds at a summer dacha in Russia, where Lyova introduces his grandmother, Klava, and their friend, John. As they navigate their living space, they clarify that their dacha is not a farm, and they do not keep animals but rather cultivate a kitchen garden. Discussions range from cultural references, such as Chekhov's play, to local customs like mushroom picking. While John shows less enthusiasm for mushrooms, he is invited to learn about this Russian tradition. The characters emphasize the beauty of nature and seasonal living, highlighting the warmth of their family and friendship.

Takeaways

  • 🏡 A dacha is a summer retreat in Russia.
  • 👵 Klava is a loving grandmother, welcoming her family and friends.
  • 🇨🇦 John is a foreigner visiting Russia for the second time.
  • 🌱 They cultivate fruits and vegetables in their garden.
  • 🎭 Chekhov's "The Cherry Orchard" is a notable Russian play.
  • 🍄 Mushroom picking is a cherished Russian tradition.
  • 🌳 The forest is near their dacha, ideal for outdoor activities.
  • ☀️ Mushrooms grow in autumn, especially after rain.
  • 🎶 John prefers arts and music over mushroom picking.
  • 🤝 Family and friendship are central to their summer experiences.

Timeline

  • 00:00:00 - 00:05:40

    The narrator introduces their summer dacha and grandmother, Claudia Petrovna, to their friend John, who is visiting Russia for the second time. The grandmother is initially concerned about John being a foreigner and the need for translation, but John reassures her he understands Russian. The narrator explains their small house and garden, clarifying that they only come to the dacha in warm seasons, while the rest of the year is spent in an apartment in Moscow. They talk about their lack of farm animals at the dacha, contrasting it with village life, and then introduce their pet, Vasya. John expresses curiosity about the cherry tree, linking it to Chekhov's famous play 'The Cherry Orchard'. The conversation shifts to relaxing in the garden and mushroom picking, with John admitting he’s not passionate about mushrooms. The narrator insists on teaching John about mushroom picking, a tradition in Russia, but acknowledges that the current weather conditions aren’t right for finding mushrooms, suggesting a visit during autumn instead.

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Video Q&A

  • What is a dacha?

    A dacha is a seasonal or secondary home, often located in the countryside of Russia, primarily used in summer.

  • Who lives in the dacha?

    Lyova and his grandmother, Claudia Petrovna, live in the dacha during the summer.

  • Do they have any animals?

    No, they do not have animals; they grow fruits and vegetables instead.

  • What novel is mentioned in the conversation?

    The play "The Cherry Orchard" by Anton Chekhov is mentioned.

  • What activities do they suggest to John?

    They suggest going mushroom picking and enjoying their garden.

  • When do mushrooms grow best?

    Mushrooms grow best in autumn during rainy weather.

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  • 00:00:04
    Here, look, this is my dacha: in this little house we live during the summer, and over here we have a small plot of land.
  • 00:00:15
    Right now my grandmother lives here, I will introduce you to her, come in!
  • 00:00:22
    Grandma, we’ve arrived!
  • 00:00:25
    Hello, happy to see you.
  • 00:00:28
    My grandma’s name is Claudia Petrovna.
  • 00:00:32
    Our neighbours just call me granny Klava, you can call me that too.
  • 00:00:39
    Pleasure to meet you, I’m Lev Borisovich, but you can call me Lyova.
  • 00:00:45
    And this is my, no, our friend John, he’s come to Russia for the second time already.
  • 00:00:53
    Mashenka, so John is a foreigner?
  • 00:00:57
    Why didn’t you warn me in advance that you were bringing an unfamiliar foreigner here?
  • 00:01:04
    And you, Lyova, are probably an interpreter and are going to translate what the foreigner says?
  • 00:01:11
    After all, I don’t speak any foreign languages.
  • 00:01:14
    Don’t worry, granny Klava, I don’t need any interpreter, I understand Russian well, so we’ll only talk in Russian.
  • 00:01:28
    Well, thank God, then let’s go, I’ll show you how we live here with Mashenka.
  • 00:01:34
    On the ground floor we have the kitchen, there – a dining room and a guest room.
  • 00:01:40
    On the first floor there are three more rooms.
  • 00:01:43
    Our house, as you can see, isn’t very big, with only five rooms.
  • 00:01:49
    And this door here leads to our garden.
  • 00:01:51
    And here’s the terrace, come on through here.
  • 00:01:55
    Do you have a large farm?
  • 00:01:58
    What farm!?
  • 00:01:59
    Animal farm, I mean, where do your domesticated animals live?
  • 00:02:05
    Do you have cows, where are they? Or geese or them, how do you call them… hens? Where are your hens?
  • 00:02:15
    John, we don’t have any cows or geese, there are no hens! We live in a dacha, not on a farm.
  • 00:02:24
    It’s in the villages that there exist farm animals.
  • 00:02:27
    n the villages people live in warm winter houses all year round, and tend to their plots.
  • 00:02:35
    But we come down to the dacha from the city only in the warm seasons, and during the cold seasons we leave the dacha for the Moscow apartment.
  • 00:02:46
    We don’t have cows or geese, but we do have Vasya.
  • 00:02:50
    Vasya, Vasily, where are you? Come here, my dear!
  • 00:02:56
    And Vasya – is that grandpa, grandma’s husband?
  • 00:03:01
    Did he come from the city with you too?
  • 00:03:04
    Why haven’t you mentioned him?
  • 00:03:07
    No, look, our Vasya doesn’t look like grandpa
  • 00:03:13
    Here’s our handsome Vassenka, our favourite animal.
  • 00:03:18
    Over here is my kitchen garden, where a lot of fruits and vegetables grow.
  • 00:03:23
    And is there a cherry tree? I have never seen how cherries grow.
  • 00:03:29
    My friend in Canada told me that one Russian writer wrote about a cherry garden, I think, a famous novel, called "The Cherry Orchard"…
  • 00:03:41
    Not a novel, John, but a play, you misunderstood.
  • 00:03:45
    The play was written by the famous writer Anton Chekhov.
  • 00:03:50
    It’s a wonderful play, and it’s staged across many theatres in Russia and around the world.
  • 00:03:56
    When we return from the dacha to Moscow, we’ll immediately go see it!
  • 00:04:02
    Lyova, leave John alone, let him rest a little from the exhibitions, museums, theatres, and performances!
  • 00:04:12
    Let’s go and sit a while in our wonderful garden and listen to how lovely the birds sing.
  • 00:04:20
    Or maybe let’s go to the forest for mushrooms?
  • 00:04:25
    The forest is right in front of your house, we don’t even need to go far.
  • 00:04:31
    I really like mushroom picking, what about you, John?
  • 00:04:35
    Well, can’t say that I’m passionate about mushrooms…
  • 00:04:39
    I’m interested in the arts, music, but not mushrooms.
  • 00:04:45
    I don’t understand anything about them, which ones are good, which ones are bad…
  • 00:04:52
    Well then I will teach you to pick mushrooms!
  • 00:04:54
    And when you are back home in Canada, you’ll be telling stories about how you picked mushrooms in the forest near Moscow, how you became a mushroom picker.
  • 00:05:04
    To pick mushrooms – this is an old Russian tradition!
  • 00:05:08
    You’re right, Lyova, but I’m afraid we won’t find any mushrooms in our forest today.
  • 00:05:14
    The weather is too hot, there’s not been any rain for a while, so right now the mushrooms are not growing.
  • 00:05:21
    If you want to go mushroom picking, come during autumn, when the weather is bad and it rains every day.
  • 00:05:30
    Only then will you find loads of mushrooms under every tree!
Tags
  • dacha
  • summer
  • family
  • tradition
  • mushroom picking
  • Chekhov
  • kitchen garden
  • cultural exchange
  • Russia
  • friendship