I lived in the Ukraine (formerly part of the Soviet Union) for two years and since then I've had a great interest in most anything Russian. Below is a list of my experiences and skills with the Russian language. The picture was taken in Gorlovka's main square in November of 1992. We each bought a coat for 800 Koupons or, at that time, $1.25. I'm second from the right.
- Lived in the Ukraine, Russian speaking, from 1992 - 1994. Cities include: Kiev, Dnepropetrovsk, Xarkov, Donetsk and Gorlovka.
- Majored in Russian at Brigham Young University (BYU)
- Lived in the "Russian House" at BYU
- President of the Russian Club at BYU
- Taught Russian for three years
- Translated for the Red Cross for one year
Russian Favorites
Favorite Russian Food
1) Borsh
2) Pelmeni
Favorite Russian Author
1) Leo Tolstoy for Anna Karenina
2) Fyodor Dostoevsky for The Brothers
Karamazov
Favorite Russian Composer
1) Tchaikovsky for his 1812 Overture
Favorite Russian Artist
1) Kandinsky for his Several Circles
Favorite Russian Saying
1) Love through a letter, is like a kiss
through glass
2) When your heart's on fire, smoke gets
in your eyes