"running" in books. The meaning of the word running in the large modern explanatory dictionary of the Russian language

Races Those who want to get rich without much headache come up with anything in order to fulfill their dream. Some people prefer to go on the run. There you can shout like in a stadium, thereby increasing the level of adrenaline in your blood, and besides, you can win a lot of money -

Races, speed competitions for specially trained animals (trotting horses, deer, dogs, etc.).

II pl. colloquial

Secret unauthorized departure, disappearance; escape, escape.

A large modern explanatory dictionary of the Russian language. 2012

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• RUNNING in the Orthodox Encyclopedia Tree:
  Open Orthodox encyclopedia "DREVO". Bega (Bèges, Bées, Végue, Vée) (+ c. 650), hermit, abbess. Commemorated on September 6. Virgo, ...
• RUNNING in the Great Soviet Encyclopedia, TSB:
  trotting, tests of horses of trotting breeds for running speed and endurance. A trot or an amble with a rider in a two-wheeled ...
• RUNNING
  see Bald ...
• RUNNING in the Modern Encyclopedic Dictionary:
  
• RUNNING in the Encyclopedic Dictionary:
  trotting trials at various distances is an equestrian sport. The horses of the so-called trotting breeds, for example, the Oryol trotters, the Anglo-Norman trotters ...
• RUNNING in the Encyclopedic Dictionary:
  , -ov. Competitions, races of sled trotting horses (as well as some other animals). Ride on b. spend on the run (tote). ...
• RUNNING in the Big Russian Encyclopedic Dictionary:
  trotting, type of equestrian ...
• RUNNING
  ? see Bald ...
• RUNNING in the Complete Accentuated Paradigm by Zaliznyak:
  running, running, running, running, running, running, ...
• RUNNING in the Dictionary for solving and compiling scanwords:
  Horse plus ...
• RUNNING in the Dictionary for solving and compiling scanwords.
• RUNNING in the dictionary of Synonyms of the Russian language.
• RUNNING in the New explanatory and derivational dictionary of the Russian language by Efremova:
  
• RUNNING in the Dictionary of the Russian language Lopatin:
  running, -'ov ...
• RUNNING in the Complete Spelling Dictionary of the Russian Language:
  running, - ov ...
• RUNNING in the Spelling Dictionary:
  running, -'ov ...
• RUNNING in the Ozhegov Russian Language Dictionary:
  2 => running 1! competitions, racing of draft trotting horses Ride on b. Play the race (tote). running 1 ...
• RUNNING in the Modern explanatory dictionary, TSB:
  trotting, horse species ...
• RUNNING in the Explanatory Dictionary of Efremova:
  running pl. Races, competitions for the speed of specially trained animals (usually trotting ...
• RUNNING in the New Dictionary of the Russian Language by Efremova:
  pl. Races, competitions for the speed of specially trained animals (usually trotting ...
• RUNNING YOUNG in the Encyclopedic Dictionary of Brockhaus and Euphron:
  have the goal of correctly organizing the trials of horses in trotting certain distances as quickly as possible to determine the best trotting sires and ...
• RUNNING YOUNG in the Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron:
  ? have the purpose of correctly organizing the trials of horses in trotting certain distances with the greatest possible speed to determine the best trotting sires ...

It is unthinkable without a series of revelations and scandals. Victories sometimes remain on everyone's lips for a long time because of their aftertaste. Moreover, sometimes even political figures are involved. For those for whom simple records are not enough, but themselves sports no longer carry anything new, and they smell like scandals, there is an original alternative.

There are several types of competitions in which animals are the protagonists. This sport has caused an angry wave from the Greens, however, championships are held all over the world, including the most developed countries. Today there are hundreds of animal competitions, below are the ten most interesting of them.

Jumping frogs. Every year in mid-May this competition is held in Angels Cam, California. Although nature did not endow frogs with the ability to run fast, it gave them the opportunity to jump to the envy of many. The competition is based on Mark Twain's story "The Famous Jumping Frog of Calaveras." The championship was first held in 1928, and today it attracts up to 35 thousand spectators. At first it was an amateur competition, but nowadays they have turned into a real Frogtown Frogtown. Here, besides themselves sporting events There are also frog fairs, mandatory readings of Mark Twain's works, and other events. Frogtown has its own legends. It was here that the world record for long jump among amphibians was set. It has been around for 25 years and belongs to the famous champion frog Rozzi. At one time, she was able to make a triple six-meter jump. As for the athletes, the prizes here are pretty good. So, whoever manages to break this record is entitled to a prize of 5 thousand dollars. What the new record holder will get from the amount can only be guessed at. For several years, the competition in Frogtown has been constantly under threat of disruption. The fact is that animal rights activists, together with environmentalists, launched a whole campaign, protesting against the holding of the competition and demanding that the organizers and participants be punished. Environmentalists believe that hundreds of frogs released during the event could pose a threat to local fauna and the balance in nature. Animal advocates simply declared this championship a mockery of living beings. But all such actions cannot interfere with the fair itself. The fact is that in just a few days of its holding, it significantly replenishes the state treasury. So the frog racing continues as usual.

Pig Race. Pig races are held every year in Moscow from 18 to 20 February. They are generally one of the main all-around animals in the world. Only dogs can compete with them. Pigs can participate in sports such as running, wrestling, jumping, and even ball games. Pig racing is a fairly old sport that is cultivated all over the world. So, pigs ran a race back in the Middle Ages in Europe, competitions were common in pre-revolutionary Russia. There, the races were usually held at market fairs and squares. The excitement was so great that the rates reached several hundred rubles. Scientists, having studied the movements of pigs, came to the conclusion that the speed of these animals directly depends on their mood. The more upset the pig is, the faster it runs to the finish line. That is why pigs are taken to the start in the most upset feelings. This allows them to achieve average speed at 25 km / h. In Moscow, the competitions are held during the Zoo Expo exhibition. There the Olympiad among pigs is organized. The first time it took place in 2004, before that such competitions had not been held for more than a hundred years. Already on next year the Federation of Pig Sports was born. She is organizing such an Olympiad in the country, as well as other official pig races.

Snail Race. Every year in the English Kongam in July there is a race of slow creatures. Such a competition can hardly be called the World Championship, it is also unclear whether it can be considered gambling. Its motto is “Ready! Steady! Slow! ". The main fans here are pensioners and children. The competition is so popular that it has been held here for a quarter of a century. Each of the participating snails has its own number, which is glued to the house. Athletes are placed in the center of a foot-diameter circle and are expected to be the first to reach the arena. Anyone can apply for the competition. To do this, on the official website of the championship there is detailed instructions, which teaches the athlete to cook. We need to find him in the garden, come up with a sonorous champion name and stick a serial number. After that, you need to give all your strength to encouraging the participant. The winner, in addition to fame, receives a delicious prize - a lettuce leaf. After that, the champion is also released. In 2010, an absolute world record was set at the competition. The winner, the snail Sydney, was able to get out of the circle in the final in just 3 minutes 41 seconds.

Ostrich race. Every March in the town of Chandler, Arizona, there is a whole ostrich festival. Its main highlight is the ostrich race. The city is famous for the fact that it is here that there are many farms that breed these birds. The festival has a fairly large program. It resembles a whole fair with an ostrich, of course, a bias. After the first acquaintance with the birds, it is customary to taste a sandwich with their meat, and an omelet made from an ostrich egg is also offered. The event has its own circus and zoo, where you can ride the rides or listen to musicians. The highlight of the whole festival is the ostrich races. At the same time, people who act as riders also take part in them. There are no specially trained jockeys here, the birds can be controlled by anyone from the crowd. Ostriches are generally considered to be ideal for riding. After all, these birds are strong and hardy, while riders do not need a saddle at all. The feathers of ostriches are quite dense and soft, forming a natural seating position. The race of birds with their riders usually does not last long. After all, a freedom-loving bird throws off its "cowboy" after a few meters. As a result, an ostrich without a rider gets to the finish line at a speed of 60 km / h. Only a few times in the entire history of the festival a man was able to reach the finish line astride a proud bird.

Racing pigeons. In Taiwan, such competitions are constantly held, not a week goes by so that pigeons do not race into the sky. This sport has been popular for several centuries. Competitions among sports pigeons are also held in Japan and the USA, England and Australia, Turkey, China and Romania. However, it is Taiwan that is the recognized center of this sport. Every week, about 500 pigeon competitions are held across the country. The island is home to 2-3 million sports birds. Working with them has become a real industry - breeding, training and participating in competitions with pigeons employ more than half a million inhabitants. And this has long been a serious business, not a simple hobby. Race winnings can be as high as T $ 1 billion. The birds start training at the age of 2.5 months. When they are 100-120 days old, they are ready for the competition. The most important championship is the Five Race Championship. It became so popular among the locals that it was even held several times a year. But a serious competitive rhythm is difficult for most birds to endure. After all, they participate almost weekly in long races, and during the championship, the favorite pigeons are completely forced to overcome 5 thousand kilometers in total. Bird lovers from other countries are protesting against the local substitution of harsh business for their hobby, but tourists like such competitions. After all, you can watch the races of pigeons almost at any time of the year.

Races of goats and blue crabs. These competitions are held in Trinidad and Tobago annually in April. They attract many tourists. The first part of the race was given to goats from the Bukko village. Animals appear well-combed and neatly groomed. The very atmosphere of the competition is in no way inferior to the famous races. Jockeys and coaches carefully prepare for the races, commentators name the favorites of each race, while spectators push each other aside, trying to get closer to the treadmills. The goats have to run a 100-meter distance, and the village boys run them. They must help the animals stay on the track. This is done by encouraging and guiding you on the right path. The jockeys themselves do not sit on their goats, but simply run alongside, holding them on a leash. The second part, the big blue crabs race, is also fun. Although there is no need to talk about speed records here. The owners of the athlete with twigs push them on the right path. Anyone can take part and become a driver. But these athletes will have an unenviable fate - winners and ordinary participants in the evening become part of the local dish, curry.

Turtle racing. Turtle races are held every Wednesday summer in Longville, Minnesota. In general, these animals participate in many competitions. They can compete in speed in the pool, in open water and on land. Such competitions came from the Bahamas, where they have been loved since ancient times. Today, entertainment has become fashionable in the USA and Canada, since 1975 regular championships have been held there. The competition attracts several thousand spectators. In America, land turtle races are held. There, animals represent various states and cities. The turtles are placed in the center of a circle with a radius of 15 meters. The winner is the one who gets out first. Participants for the competition are selected not by age, but by the diameter of the shell. It must be at least 13 centimeters long. There are also competitions among the fastest turtles and among the slowest. Spectators love racing because of its unpredictability. After all, a leader can stop just a few centimeters from the cherished milestone and fall asleep. Then it will no longer be possible to move it from its place by any means.

Camel racing. Camel racing is a favorite pastime in many Arab countries. One-humped animals, dromedaries take part in them. They are faster and more athletic than their two-humped counterparts. On short races, these camels reach speeds of 60 km / h. In Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates, an entire sports season takes place from October to April. Races are held here every week at this time. But local law prohibits betting on the winner. But the participants and winners of the competition receive valuable prizes - jewelry, edged weapons, cars. The animals, the winners, are automatically raised in price to half a million dollars. The winner of the Royal Cup at the end of the year receives a sumptuous prize of $ 1 million, even by local standards.

Ferrets running. More and more families are keeping ferrets in their homes. Moreover, a lot is connected with them interesting stories... For example, earlier in England the game "Ferret in a trouser leg" was very popular. The animal was launched into wide trousers, whose bottom was tied. This prevented the ferret from getting out. This kind of fun spread among the miners at the beginning of the last century. Fun helped test the endurance of men. As a result, the ferret, in an attempt to find freedom, simply gnawed through the leg. The miner who endured the fuss of an animal in his trouser leg for the longest time and became the winner. Today, such a competition has already been forgotten, but in England, ferrets have become fashionable on the basis of old fun. The animals are placed in special pipes filled with various barriers. Spectators can observe the movements of rodents, since some sections of the pipes are transparent. By running the hamster into the pipe, the exit closes. The animal has no choice but to look for another way out. In the process of training, the owners of hamsters train their pets for several months to run towards certain sounds or to a light source. When the competition begins, the "coach" beckons his ward to come out with a flashlight and shouting and familiar sounds. Such competitions are held in England at all large fairs, many spectators flock there. The organizing functions are taken over by animal shelters, and all the funds received from the bets go to them. Champion hamsters, after completing their sports career retire, where they are engaged in the reproduction of future championship winners.

Race of cockroaches. Cockroach racing takes its history from Russia. It was in our country that such competitions began to be held immediately after the war of 1812. Such fun has firmly taken its place in markets and fairs. Regular races were interrupted by the October Revolution. History has left evidence that the fun was so gambling. Some merchants even dumped their entire fortune in betting on baleen insects. Now the tradition has just begun to revive in our country, competitions are held very rarely. But in some other countries, cockroach races are at the peak of their popularity. Even a whole system of rules has appeared. So, only Madagascar cockroaches can participate. The races themselves are held in special grooves. Spectators watch athletes on large television screens. The owners are encouraging their players in every possible way. They do it with claps, shouts and flashlights. At the same time, the coaches have no right to touch the participants. The most famous competitions take place in Australia, during the celebration of Founding Day on January 26th. Many locals are generally convinced that the cockroach deserves a place of honor during the national holiday. The funds collected during the races are used exclusively for charitable purposes.