Subject: The Great Patriotic War …I am interested in Russian history, especially in the period of the Great Patriotic War. What songs about the Great Patriotic War do you know? Have you ever sung any of the songs at your school concert? How do you and your family celebrate Victory Day? By the way, my uncle is coming to visit us from Kazan… Write a letter to Fred. In your letter: – answer his questions; – ask 2 questions about his uncle. Write 100–130 words. Remember the rules of letter writing

**Letter to Fred:** Dear Fred, I hope this letter finds you well. I'm glad to hear that you are interested in Russian history, particularly the Great Patriotic War. There are many moving songs about that period, such as "Katyusha" and "The Sacred War." Yes, I have sung some of these songs at school concerts, and they always evoke a sense of pride and remembrance. As for celebrating Victory Day, my family and I usually attend the local parade and lay flowers at the memorial to honor the fallen soldiers. It's a solemn yet important day for us, as we remember the sacrifices made for our freedom. Regarding your uncle coming to visit from Kazan, I'm curious to know how long he plans to stay with you and if he has any special plans during his visit. Do you have any family traditions when guests come over? I'm looking forward to hearing about your uncle's visit and learning more about your family traditions. Warm regards, [Your Name]