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Question
Do you think Indian and Russian weddings have any customs in common? With the help of a partner, fill in the table below.
| Wedding Ceremonies in Russia and India | |
| Customs similar to Indian ones | Customs different from Indian ones |
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Solution
| Wedding Ceremonies in Russia and India | |
| Customs similar to Indian ones | Customs different from Indian ones |
| At weddings, both Russians and Indians love their families and place greater importance on them. |
A traditional Russian wedding can last between two days and one week. A traditional Indian wedding lasts an average of three days. |
| Engagement is the same in Indian and Russian weddings. |
In a Russian wedding, the celebration involves dancing, singing, toasting, and banqueting. An Indian wedding involves an introduction of the couple’s families, mingling, a meal, and dances or other performances. |
| After the wedding, they usually hold a party called a reception. |
In a Russian wedding, the best man and maid of honour are called Witnesses or ‘svideteli’ in Russian. In an Indian wedding, every wedding guest is usually invited. |
| Indian and Russian weddings can last between two days and one week. |
In a Russian wedding, the ceremony and the ring exchange take place on the first day. In an Indian wedding, on the third day, the main ceremony, cocktail hour and reception take place. |
