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ISSUES  >  ISSUE 4/2002 N4 Hello, Holiday Season! Quiz Celebrate! More >> Crossroads of Cultures Comparing Russian and American lifestyles There are things in the Russian lifestyle which usually impress Americans. This is what my American friends, who have lived in Moscow for a year, say about life in Russia. More >> Comparing Russian and American values The question of values becomes important when we cannot understand and explain the behavior of foreigners. We should understand that foreigners behave in strange way not because they are rude or crazy, but simply because they proceed from a different list of values. More >> Russian Orthodox (Pravoslavny) Calendar November More >> CHRISTMAS GAMES, CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS Where Do They Come From? More >> Being American Celebrate! Holidays in the United States People in every culture celebrate holidays. Although the word "holiday" literally means "holy day," most American holidays are not religious, but commemorative in nature and origin. More >> Being Russian "It’s a Sacred Day..." The originality of any people, the peculiarities of their life and history, and their world outlook are reflected not only in their material culture, but also in their customs, rituals, and holidays. Russians, like peoples of other countries, have national holidays. More >> Creative Quilting in Saratov Sewing from scraps of fabric is one of the ancient folk handicrafts. It is deeply rooted in human history and goes as far back as pagan times. We admire the skill and artistic endeavour of our remote ancestors who made wonderful things out of pieces of fabric and leather. More >> Moscow City Olympiad of the English Language Several English Language Olympiads organised by state and commercial schools were held in Moscow in spring 2002, almost simultaneously. One of the most challenging and rewarding was the Olympiad organised jointly by THE international education company, EF (English First), Cambridge University Press, and the faculty of foreign languages Moscow State University. More >> Spoken English Forms of address More >> Cool! Star Holidays More >> E-Talk Collection of Holiday Megasites Are you looking for some information on holidays in the USA? We hope that this collection of sites will help you! More >> Internet Communication: Express Yourself Emoticons ("emotive icons") are graphic composites that allow people to express textually the emotions they feel. Today they are an important (and fun!) part of the world-wide online social culture. More >> Where to Go, What to See Moscow Boulevard Ring: Petrovskyie Gates Let’s continue our walking tour of the Boulevard Ring at Pushkin Square. Wear your most comfortable walking shoes and enjoy a tour of this section of our great city, then treat yourselves to a fine meal. More >> Hello Encyclopaedia Is toasting popular in the US? Toasting is still more usual in European countries than in the United States, although on important occasions - engagement parties, christenings, retirement parties, celebrations of successful business deals toasts are necessary. Nowadays it is considered appropriate at the most informal of gatherings to "raise a toast". More >> When was Christmas first celebrated? More >> Rarely Asked Questions Season Greetings In November Americans celebrate Thanksgiving Day. I would like to write to my American friend and congratulate him on this holiday. What do Americans write to each other on this holiday? Christmas is coming soon. I would like to send my friends in England and the US Christmas cards. What do people usually write to each other on Christmas? More >> Just for Fun Noah's Ark More >> Odds and Ends Just English. Legal Crosswords With today's emphasis on clear legal writing, plain English and good communication, there is a need for volumes to help lawyers to be precise with their language. This book is an effective tool designed to help users find the 'mot juste' to convey their intended meaning. More >>

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