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17 Cards in this Set
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For males, how do you form a patronymic?
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Take father's first name and add (phonetically) -oveech
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For females, how do you form a patronymic?
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Take father's first name and add (phonetically) -ovna
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When is the first day of school?
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September 1st
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How many years must you attend school?
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10-11 years, depending on the area of Russia you live in
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What are some common names for dogs?
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(phonetically)- Rex, Roy, Jack, Dick
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What are some common names for cats?
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(phonetically)- Meerka, Baska, Pooshok
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What are some common names for parrots
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(phonetically)- Popka, Zhora
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What do you say to chase a dog away?
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(phonetically)- foo!
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What do you say to chase a cat away?
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(phonetically)- Broice
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What do students keep in their diaries?
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class schedules, assignments, and teacher evaluations
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What is the best grade in the Russian school system?
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5
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Are Russian families large or small?
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small
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True or False- most women work in the home.
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false
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Between what ages do Russians marry?
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22 to 26
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Where can you get phone numbers, addresses, etc. on a Russian street?
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Information booth
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What is the center of Moscow?
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Kremlin
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What type of housing is most popular in Russia?
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apartments
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