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Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1)
Tuesday 2 June 2026
Afternoon (Time: 1 hour 5 minutes) Paper
reference 1RU0/3H
Russian  


PAPER 3: Reading and understanding in Russian

Higher Tier

You do not need any other materials. Total Marks




Instructions
•• Use black ink or ball-point pen.
Fill in the boxes at the top of this page with your name,
centre number and candidate number.
•• Answer all questions in sections A, B and C.
Questions in Section A and C are set in English.
•• Questions in Section B are set in Russian.
Answer the questions in the spaces provided
– there may be more space than you need.
• You must not use a dictionary.
Information
•• The total mark for this paper is 50.
The marks for each question are shown in brackets
– use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question
– you should spend approximately 15 minutes on the translation question.

Advice
•• Read each question carefully before you start to answer it.
Try to answer every question.
• Check your answers if you have time at the end.
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, SECTION A
Answer ALL questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided.




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Some questions must be answered with a cross in a box . If you change your mind about an
answer, put a line through the box and then mark your new answer with a cross .
Work
1 Read the blog about Viktor and his profession.




Когда Виктор был маленьким, он посмотрел документальный фильм о работе в
медицине, и тогда он сразу понял, что хочет стать врачом.
Виктор уже десять лет работает врачом. Много людей думают, что он выбрал
эту профессию, чтобы зарабатывать много денег, но он не согласен. Ему важнее
помогать людям.
Виктор говорит: «Моя работа, конечно, мне очень нравится, но работать
вечером в больнице — это раздражает меня. Я предпочитаю работать утром.»




Answer the following questions in English.
(a) What first inspired Viktor to become a doctor?
(1)

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(b) Why do many people think Viktor chose to become a doctor?
(1)

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(c) What does Viktor dislike about his profession?
(1)

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(Total for Question 1 = 3 marks)




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, Вешние воды by Ivan Turgenev
2 Read the extract below.
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The author describes Sanin and his journey home.


Санину было 22 года, когда он возвращался домой в Россию. Он находился в
Германии, и ему надо было долго ждать, так как было мало транспорта.
Время было обедать, и он пошёл в ресторан в гостинице. Так как, к счастью, погода
была прекрасная, после обеда он решил погулять по городу. Но Санину стало
скучно в городе. Он заметил магазин, который продавал конфеты. Санин зашёл в
магазин, чтобы купить лимонад, но там было совсем тихо, ни одного человека.


Answer the following questions in English. You do not need to write in full sentences.
(a) In which country was Sanin waiting to travel back home?
(1)

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(b) Why did Sanin need to wait before continuing his journey?
(1)

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(c) What encouraged Sanin to go for a walk while he was waiting?
(1)

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(d) What did Sanin notice when he entered the sweet shop? Give one detail.
(1)

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(Total for Question 2 = 4 marks)




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