Family Values and Traditions in Russia

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PRESENTATION
Family Values and
Traditions in Russia
Ivan Balandin
October 2, 2026

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Introduction: why it matters
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Family is the foundation
of society
Traditions connect
generations
Values shape culture

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Agenda
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Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Values
Traditions
Today

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Part 1. Family Values
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Respect for elders
Several generations
Care for parents and grandparents
Shared home, shared concerns
Mutual support
Children
Help in hard times
Upbringing and continuing the family

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Part 2. Traditions of the Family Year
Jan 7
Winter–spring
May 9
Jul 8
Dec 31
Orthodox
Christmas
Maslenitsa
Victory Day
Day of
Family, Love
and Fidelity
New Year
A shared table is the heart of every holiday
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Part 3. Traditions Today
Large family under one roof
Family chats and video calls
Grandmother's recipes
Family cookbooks
Photo albums
Digital family archives
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Conclusion
Values: respect, care,
support
Traditions: holidays and a
shared table
Which family tradition will you pass on?
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Today: old customs in
new forms