The document discusses traditions associated with the Russian President's New Year speech. Some key points: 1) It is a long-standing tradition for the Russian President to give a New Year speech wishing citizens well and signaling the start of the new year with the chiming of the Kremlin bells at midnight. 2) Most Russian families gather and listen to the President's speech together as a part of their New Year celebrations. 3) While not all families could initially listen due to lack of technology, it is now easy to watch the speech on TV and has become an integral part of Russian New Year tradition.