Seeing off to the army is an integral Russian tradition before a conscript is sent to the service. Often they turn into an ordinary drunkenness, when they almost forget about what they have gathered, and mother and grandmother cry in a secluded corner. How to make sure that the future defender of the Fatherland is properly sent to the service, and the farewell to the army will be remembered not only by the conscript, but also by all the guests?
Instructions
Step 1
If you intend to invite many relatives and friends of your son, then you need to order a cafe. Here you will be served the tables, prepared dishes ordered by you in advance. Usually there is live music in the hall and there is a place for competitions and dances.
Step 2
If you live in the private sector, arrange a wire off at home in the yard. Usually, the weather is good on the days of the call, so you can not make a tent, but only cover the roof with tarpaulin or film in case of unexpected rain.
Step 3
Arrange the tables, think over the menu. Agree who will help prepare and serve meals to guests. So that you do not run around and clean the tables yourself, it is advisable to agree with the woman who will play the role of the senior in the kitchen, watch the table, order in time what dish to serve, what to replace.
Step 4
In the most honorable place, put the draftee with his girlfriend, next to his parents and closest friends. After everyone is seated, grant the right to make the first toast to the oldest guest of honor. It will be good if it is a person who himself served in the army and has awards. Let him pass on his experience to the recruit.
Step 5
Of course, everyone will want to give their parting words to the track. But make sure that toasts do not sound too often. Better to take breaks for competitions and dancing.
Step 6
Prepare various jokes and pranks in advance, organize contests. It is desirable that all of them be related to the military theme. You can even prepare small comic scenarios with dressing up in military uniform. Especially such scenes will look funny when performed by the young friends of the conscript.
Step 7
You can announce a competition for the best wishes for a young soldier, for the best army joke. The more fun and humor, the more interesting the evening will be. It will be great if friends prepare a song for the recruit in advance and sing him goodbye.
Step 8
Be sure to pick up some good music. Along with modern melodies, find comic or cheerful songs about soldiers that have been heard on every wire for more than a dozen years.
