Задание

Read the text. Check off the statements that are not true.

SKATING IN RUSSIA

Skating came to Russia in the 16th century. Some 120 years ago there were no racers or figure skaters in Russia. The first Russian competitions in skating represented a mixture of different events. For many years women could not take part in the winter competitions at all. They were first allowed to participate in them only in 1910. Strict norms dictated women to wear long skirts and half length coats during the skating competitions not to insult public morals. There were 10 skating rinks only in Moscow in 1910. People skated in masquerade costumes. Military bands usually opened their performance with a march called” Long Live Skaters. The most famous skating rinks were on the Moscow River, Red Pond, Patriarchal Ponds and others.

Centuries ago people started to skate on two horse`s bones made manually. Archeologists have found such bone – skates in England, Norway, Sweden and Russia. The first wooden skates were produced in the 13th century.

Skating came to Russia in the 17th century.

The first racers appeared in Russia 120 years ago.

Strict norms dictated women to wear long skirts.

The most famous skating rinks were on the Volga River.

Women first took part in skating competitions in 1930.

10 skating rinks only in Moscow in 1910.

Popular march “Long Live Russia” opened the skating performance.

The first skates were made of wood.