And thanks for attempting to bridge the gap of understanding between concerned, (largely) non-Russian speaking Americans such as myself. The thoughts of educated and informed east Slav cousins are of great interest to me.
Judging by your nickname and some of your comments in Russian I assumed that you spoke some Russian. So now I understand what you meant by "largely non-Russian speaking". Actually it is interesting how often speaking to random Americans of the generation 55+ I run into people that speak some Russian after taking courses in universities. Can't say this about younger generation, interest in Russian culture in US has diminished gradually but substantially after the fall of USSR.
More of this, please.
And thanks for attempting to bridge the gap of understanding between concerned, (largely) non-Russian speaking Americans such as myself. The thoughts of educated and informed east Slav cousins are of great interest to me.
Judging by your nickname and some of your comments in Russian I assumed that you spoke some Russian. So now I understand what you meant by "largely non-Russian speaking". Actually it is interesting how often speaking to random Americans of the generation 55+ I run into people that speak some Russian after taking courses in universities. Can't say this about younger generation, interest in Russian culture in US has diminished gradually but substantially after the fall of USSR.