3 ms·
Understanding a country without knowing the language/culture is an endeavor fraught with failure in my opinion. The only way is to learn the language, learn the
by nullifidian 5y ago
Understanding a country without knowing the language/culture is an endeavor fraught with failure in my opinion. The only way is to learn the language, learn the cultural differences(preferably at least partially from "field experience", not that it's advisable as of late), and read the same things a curious Russian would.
- shashurup 5y agoOr you may someone who live in Russia :) I can share a worldview many Russians hold. Of course I'm influenced by a state propaganda to some extent, but at least I read both, Russian and Western media.
- esarbe 5y agoThanks for your honest opinion. I guess there's quite some truth to that, especially with regards to the cultural differences.