Today a few of us got the chance to go to a museum. While wrapping things up we talked with our guide and tutors about the way things were in soviet times and how the effects still remain. It was so interesting and eye-opening to see how free we really are, and how restricted they used to be. Afterwards, we went to lunch with them as well and we talked more about the differences, stereotypes and views of Americans vs Russians. A lot of things make more since as to why they are the way they are. For an example, people not smiling, wearing bright colors or showing emotions were all results from the years of suppression through the soviet times. One of the tutors asked us what it meant to us to be an American. I had never even considered or thought about it, I guess it was always a give in.. I was free. After having to come up with an answer I found that my country actually made a difference to who I am and where I am today. When we asked what it meant for them to be Russian, I saw such a difference in the two countries. It was, needless to say, a fascinating and mind changing day today. I really enjoyed it.
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Wow. удивительный опыт
Today a few of us got the chance to go to a museum. While wrapping things up we talked with our guide and tutors about the way things were in soviet times and how the effects still remain. It was so interesting and eye-opening to see how free we really are, and how restricted they used to be. Afterwards, we went to lunch with them as well and we talked more about the differences, stereotypes and views of Americans vs Russians. A lot of things make more since as to why they are the way they are. For an example, people not smiling, wearing bright colors or showing emotions were all results from the years of suppression through the soviet times. One of the tutors asked us what it meant to us to be an American. I had never even considered or thought about it, I guess it was always a give in.. I was free. After having to come up with an answer I found that my country actually made a difference to who I am and where I am today. When we asked what it meant for them to be Russian, I saw such a difference in the two countries. It was, needless to say, a fascinating and mind changing day today. I really enjoyed it.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
I agree Ren, there is a lot of freedom that is present in America but not in the current Russian state. I think many of the younger generation that is getting the opportunity to travel to different places are realizing this. Hopefully that will lead to some sort of change in the current state. I alos think that every interaction we have with a Russian that is positive can help to influence their future relation with foreign policy.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sparton, i agree as well. Even Tatiana was saying something similar to that. She said the more people study abroad and get a taste for the other side, so to speak, the start to be less satisfied with their lifestyle today. I haave noticed a couple youger Russans speaking their oppinion and for the most part, positivity towards Americans.
ReplyDelete