You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Fred: From: Fred@mail.uk To: Russian _friend@mail.ru 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.

**Subject:** The Great Patriotic War Dear Fred, I hope this letter finds you well. I'm glad to hear about your interest in Russian history, particularly the Great Patriotic War. There are many songs about this period that hold a special place in our hearts, such as "Katyusha" and "The Sacred War." At our school concert, we have indeed sung these songs to honor the bravery of those who fought in the war. Victory Day is a significant event for us, and we usually celebrate by attending parades, laying flowers at memorials, and sharing stories with our family members who lived through those times. On a different note, I'm curious to hear more about your uncle from Kazan. Could you tell me more about his upcoming visit? How does he usually spend his time when he visits you? Looking forward to hearing from you soon. Warm regards, [Your Name] (Word Count: 112)