Russian
Ветер и Солнце спорят.
English translation
The Wind and the Sun are arguing.
Russian · Absolute Beginner
Ветер и Солнце
Adapted from The Wind and the Sun
The wind and the sun compete to make a traveler take off his cloak.
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Спор Ветра и Солнца
The Wind and Sun argue
Russian
Кто сильнее?
English translation
Who is stronger?
Russian
Они видят человека.
English translation
They see a man.
Russian
Он идёт по дороге в плаще.
English translation
He is walking along the road in a cloak.
Russian
Солнце знает, как проверить их силу.
English translation
The Sun knows how to test their strength.
Russian
Нужно сделать так, чтобы человек снял плащ.
English translation
They must make the man take off his cloak.
Russian
Кто сможет это сделать, тот сильнее.
English translation
Whoever can do that is stronger.
Russian
Сначала пробует Ветер.
English translation
The Wind tries first.
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