«Веселые старты»

English translation: fun run

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Russian term or phrase:«Веселые старты»
English translation:fun run
Entered by: Amy Lesiewicz

20:17 Oct 14, 2011
Russian to English translations [PRO]
Art/Literary - Sports / Fitness / Recreation / Olympics
Russian term or phrase: «Веселые старты»
Used in descriptions of events building up to the Sochi 2014 Games
gytrans
Local time: 23:13
fun run
Explanation:
If the events are footraces, I suggest "fun run." It's a very common name for races held in the US that accentuate participation and personal fitness, rather than elite competition. They are often held in conjunction with charitable fundraisers or community events, especially promoting health and fitness.

If there are other sports involved, perhaps "fun run and contests"
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Amy Lesiewicz
United States
Local time: 18:13
Grading comment
this seems to fit best, thank you!
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
3 +5fun run
Amy Lesiewicz
4sporting event for children [called "Veselyje starty" (Play for fun)]
Alexander Onishko
2"Merry Starts"
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11 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
sporting event for children [called "Veselyje starty" (Play for fun)]


Explanation:
just for you to have an idea:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXGhOz0a0pg

Alexander Onishko
Native speaker of: Native in RussianRussian, Native in UkrainianUkrainian
PRO pts in category: 4
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18 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +5
fun run


Explanation:
If the events are footraces, I suggest "fun run." It's a very common name for races held in the US that accentuate participation and personal fitness, rather than elite competition. They are often held in conjunction with charitable fundraisers or community events, especially promoting health and fitness.

If there are other sports involved, perhaps "fun run and contests"

Amy Lesiewicz
United States
Local time: 18:13
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 20
Grading comment
this seems to fit best, thank you!

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Samantha Payn
8 mins
  -> Thanks Samantha

agree  Natalia Tsumakova
47 mins
  -> Thanks, Natalia

agree  Theodora OB
11 hrs

agree  Ilona Tchoubarova (Silva) (X)
13 hrs

agree  cyhul
9 days
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9 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 2/5Answerer confidence 2/5
"Merry Starts"


Explanation:
http://apcdfoundation.org/ecafe/en/node/5501
Merry Start "for children with disabilities held in Almaty region

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQYEudtIIJU
Zelenograd 2010. Ch Russia Boys & Girls. Merry starts.wmv

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Note added at 20 mins (2011-10-14 20:37:55 GMT)
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http://www.baitushum.kg/en/the-news/113-l-r-
“Merry starts” inspire for victory
http://visualrian.ru/en/site/gallery/#78600/context=history
Filming TV show "Merry Starts"

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Note added at 43 mins (2011-10-14 21:00:36 GMT)
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http://ukrafoto.com/reportages.php?id=3581&photo=64726&view_...
Down Syndrome Organisation Arranges Sports Feast 'Merry Starts'
http://president.buryatia.ru/eng/show-news/?tx_ttnews[tt_news]=2063&cHash=d969ffb0c226b4dc949c7a30e096ac42
a hinged passage, a crossing on the log and "hillocks", definition of an azimuth, pulling of a rope, «Merry starts».


interprivate
Local time: 23:13
Native speaker of: Native in RussianRussian, Native in UkrainianUkrainian
PRO pts in category: 8

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  Alexander Onishko: это несерьёзно
2 mins
  -> М.б., Маємо те, що маємо
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