Russian · Beginner
Adapted from The Tortoise and the Hare
A hare boasts about his speed, then loses a race to a steady tortoise.
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Scene 1 · Beginner
Однажды заяц хвастался перед другими животными. Он говорил, что его ещё никто не обгонял, и предложил устроить забег.
One day, a hare was boasting to the other animals. He said that no one had ever outrun him and suggested holding a race.
— Я буду бежать с тобой, — тихо сказала черепаха.
“I will race you,” the tortoise said quietly.
Заяц ответил, что это хорошая шутка. Он был уверен, что легко победит её.
The hare replied that it was a good joke. He was sure he would easily beat her.
— Сначала победи меня, а потом хвастайся, — ответила черепаха. — Давай начнём!
“Beat me first, and then boast,” the tortoise replied. “Let’s begin!”
Для забега выбрали дорогу, и заяц с черепахой начали бежать.
They chose a road for the race, and the hare and the tortoise began to run.
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