What is usual or unusual for Russian?

1.

Actually(на самом деле), ancient(древний),
approximately(приблизительно), common(общепринятый),
forgotten(забытый), holy(святой), old-fashioned(старомодный),
religious(религиозный), royal(королевский), widely(широко),
traditionally(традиционно), to follow(придерживаться), to
preserve(сохранять), to introduce(представлять, вводить), to
be connected(быть связанным) (associated)
(ассоциироваться)with, an occasion(событие), an
atmosphere(атмосфера), an anniversary(годовщина), a
guard(караул), a speech(речь), a priest(священник),
superstition(предрассудок), suggestion(предложение), to
unite(объединять), to mark(отмечать), to include(включать), to
ignore(игнорировать), fireworks(фейерверк), Easter(Пасха), to
observe(соблюдать), to celebrate(tion)(праздновать,
празднование)

2.

• Are Russian people proud of their customs
and traditions?
• What are the most popular celebrations in
our country?
• What is New Year associated with?
• Which religious traditions does your family
observe?
• Which is your favorite holiday? Why?
• What does Victory Day mark?
• Which occasion is connected with your
family traditions?

3.

What is usual or unusual
for Russian?
• Russians are (not) expected
(supposed) to …
• In Russia you’ll have to …
• You should/shouldn’t …
• Don’t forget to…