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- <title>1. В гостинице.</title><link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="html.css"><meta name="generator" content="DocBook XSL Stylesheets V1.79.1"><link rel="home" href="index.html" title="The RUSSIAN Fast Course"><link rel="up" href="ch10.html" title="Chapter 10. Lesson 10"><link rel="prev" href="ch10.html" title="Chapter 10. Lesson 10"><link rel="next" href="ch10s02.html" title="2. Setting the scene"></head><body bgcolor="white" text="black" link="#0000FF" vlink="#840084" alink="#0000FF"><div class="navheader"><table width="100%" summary="Navigation header"><tr><th colspan="3" align="center">1. <span lang="ru" class="foreignphrase"><em lang="ru" class="foreignphrase">В гостинице</em></span>.</th></tr><tr><td width="20%" align="left"><a accesskey="p" href="ch10.html">Prev</a> </td><th width="60%" align="center">Chapter 10. Lesson 10</th><td width="20%" align="right"> <a accesskey="n" href="ch10s02.html">Next</a></td></tr></table><hr></div><div class="section"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a name="d0e31253"></a>1. <span lang="ru" class="foreignphrase"><em lang="ru" class="foreignphrase">В гостинице</em></span>.</h2></div></div></div><p>As in most countries, when traveling in Russia you should make hotel reservations ahead of time. There are no "motels", as we in the US understand that word, where you have a chance of getting accommodations without reservations. In the major cities (Moscow, St. Petersburg and the capitals of the NIS countries), there are many Western-owned and operated hotels which offer all the comforts and services we are accustomed to. You'll feel quite at home there.</p><p>When you arrive, tell the desk clerk that you have a reservation:</p><div class="informalexample"><div class="informaltable"><table class="informaltable" width="100%" border="0"><colgroup><col width="50%"><col width="50%"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td align="center"><span lang="ru" class="foreignphrase"><em lang="ru" class="foreignphrase">Для меня забронирован номер.</em></span></td><td align="center">I have a reservation.</td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><p>When checking in, you'll be asked to show your passport for registration purposes. In the large cities, the desk clerk will give you а <span lang="ru" class="foreignphrase"><em lang="ru" class="foreignphrase"><span class="bold"><strong><span lang="ru" class="foreignphrase"><em lang="ru" class="foreignphrase">пропуск</em></span></strong></span></em></span>/<span lang="ru" class="foreignphrase"><em lang="ru" class="foreignphrase"><span class="bold"><strong><span lang="ru" class="foreignphrase"><em lang="ru" class="foreignphrase">карта гостя</em></span></strong></span></em></span> room card (with your name and room number on it) together with your <span class="bold"><strong><span lang="ru" class="foreignphrase"><em lang="ru" class="foreignphrase">ключ</em></span></strong></span> room key. Keep this card handy as often you'll be asked to show it to the doorman to get in, especially if you return late in the evening. Most of the major hotels have the magnetic key-card systems, though in the smaller cities you'll get a real key. In hotels in the smaller cities when you go out, you will probably be asked to leave your key with the woman responsible for your floor. She'll ask you to show your room card when you return and want to pick up your key. This procedure is less common, however, in the larger cities, though you will have а <span class="bold"><strong>дежурная</strong></span> floor lady. These are good people to get to know as they can help with all kinds of things, such as getting laundry done, bringing you <span class="bold"><strong><span lang="ru" class="foreignphrase"><em lang="ru" class="foreignphrase">кипяток для чая</em></span></strong></span> hot water for tea in the evening, helping with all sorts of problems you might encounter. They do not expect monetary tips, though a little gift will always be appreciated.</p><p>Here are a few words you will find helpful during your stay:</p><div class="informaltable"><table class="informaltable" width="100%" border="0"><colgroup><col width="25%"><col width="25%"><col width="25%"><col width="25%"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td><span class="bold"><strong><span lang="ru" class="foreignphrase"><em lang="ru" class="foreignphrase">дежурная</em></span></strong></span></td><td>floor lady</td><td><span class="bold"><strong><span lang="ru" class="foreignphrase"><em lang="ru" class="foreignphrase">горничная</em></span></strong></span></td><td>maid</td></tr><tr><td><span class="bold"><strong><span lang="ru" class="foreignphrase"><em lang="ru" class="foreignphrase">администратор</em></span></strong></span></td><td>hotel manager</td><td><span class="bold"><strong><span lang="ru" class="foreignphrase"><em lang="ru" class="foreignphrase">номер</em></span></strong></span></td><td>room</td></tr><tr><td><span class="bold"><strong><span lang="ru" class="foreignphrase"><em lang="ru" class="foreignphrase">этаж</em></span></strong></span></td><td>floor</td><td><span class="bold"><strong><span lang="ru" class="foreignphrase"><em lang="ru" class="foreignphrase">лифт</em></span></strong></span></td><td>elevator</td></tr></tbody></table></div><div class="mediaobject" align="center"><img src="resources/FsiRussianFast-Lessons9-11-19.png" align="middle"></div><p>Most major hotels offer you the following services:</p><div class="informaltable"><table class="informaltable" width="100%" border="1"><colgroup><col width="50%"><col width="50%"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td><p><span lang="ru" class="foreignphrase"><em lang="ru" class="foreignphrase">почта</em></span></p></td><td><p>post office</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><span lang="ru" class="foreignphrase"><em lang="ru" class="foreignphrase">ресторан</em></span></p></td><td><p>restaurant (breakfast is included in the room price in most hotels)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><span lang="ru" class="foreignphrase"><em lang="ru" class="foreignphrase">кафе</em></span></p></td><td><p>cafe</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><span lang="ru" class="foreignphrase"><em lang="ru" class="foreignphrase">буфет</em></span></p></td><td><p>snack bar</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><span lang="ru" class="foreignphrase"><em lang="ru" class="foreignphrase">туалет</em></span></p><div class="informalexample"><p><span lang="ru" class="foreignphrase"><em lang="ru" class="foreignphrase">М (мужской)</em></span></p><p>Ж (женский)</p></div></td><td><p>public restroom</p><div class="informalexample"><p>Men</p><p>Women</p></div></td></tr><tr><td><p><span lang="ru" class="foreignphrase"><em lang="ru" class="foreignphrase">парикмахерская женская</em></span></p></td><td><p>beauty salon</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><span lang="ru" class="foreignphrase"><em lang="ru" class="foreignphrase">парикмахерская мужская</em></span></p></td><td><p>barber shop</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><span lang="ru" class="foreignphrase"><em lang="ru" class="foreignphrase">бюро обслуживания</em></span></p></td><td><p>service bureau (which today includes photocopying, fax, secretarial services, travel arrangements, theater tickets, etc.)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><span lang="ru" class="foreignphrase"><em lang="ru" class="foreignphrase">бюро обмена валюты</em></span></p></td><td><p>currency exchange</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><span lang="ru" class="foreignphrase"><em lang="ru" class="foreignphrase">камера хранения</em></span></p></td><td><p>left luggage room</p></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><div class="navfooter"><hr><table width="100%" summary="Navigation footer"><tr><td width="40%" align="left"><a accesskey="p" href="ch10.html">Prev</a> </td><td width="20%" align="center"><a accesskey="u" href="ch10.html">Up</a></td><td width="40%" align="right"> <a accesskey="n" href="ch10s02.html">Next</a></td></tr><tr><td width="40%" align="left" valign="top">Chapter 10. 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