Great Victory

to include,special,Great Patriotic War,Second World War,Soviet Union,to die (killed ),to win,in honour of Gen. ,parade, great-grandchildren
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I think… I dont think… I believe that… I strongly agree… I cant but say… I disagree…
What about? In my opinion… On the one hand… On the other hand… Yes,but what I really mean is… It seems to me that… I feel the same way as you…
Оснащение урока: Учебник для 8-го класса В. П. Кузовлев, раздаточный
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Teacher: Hello, children! Im glad to see you. The topic of our lesson is Victory Day. (Слайд 1) Many Russians celebrate Victory Day on May 9. On this day, TV networks broadcast World War II-inspired films, younger generations honour veterans, and the festivities culminate in a military parade at Moscows Red Square.
Children, do you know which anniversary of the Great Victory is celebrated this year in Russia? (ответы учащихся) Yes, 70 years have passed since the Victory against fascism.
Victory Day marks Germanys surrender to the Soviet Union in 1945. It became the end of the Great Patriotic War for the USSR, which lost about 25 million citizens in the four years of fighting.
Many people attend a local military parade and watch the fireworks at night on Victory Day. The biggest parade is in Moscows Red Square, showcasing Russias military forces. Most veterans wear their medals as they head to the parade or an event organized by a local veteran organization.
Another tradition is to give flowers, usually red carnations, to veterans in the street and to lay wreaths at the war memorial sites. Neighborhood schools may host a program prepared by the students, featuring warti