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The article is devoted to preservation of national and cultural traditional elements in the families of the Moscow Armenian Diaspora. Having lived in non-ethnic society for centuries, Moscow Armenians seek to preserve their traditional culture and create all types of educational centers where they bring their children. The article is based on a survey conducted in the spiritual and outreach center called “Ayordeats Tun” among students and their parents in April 2016. The authors paid special attention to the questions of child rearing, to the language preferences in everyday communication and Armenian traditions. The authors examine the role of the parent state and the Armenian apostolic church in the development of the Armenian ethnicity. The key role in preserving national traditions in the Armenian family continues to be played by mothers whose task is to instill in her children love for their country and its culture. The survey results are presented and analyzed.