The Russians Came to Detroit!
Privyet! It's how you say Hi! in Russian... and I got to say that to some Russian visitors this past Friday when they visited United Way.
Not only did I get to learn a few great Russian phrases, but I had the opportunity to show them around the city of which they have only heard about through the media and movies. Though I only had a short 30 minutes to show them around I know (because the interpreter told me) that they not only enjoyed learning and seeing this city, but that it wasn't what they expected of it at all.
I also learned something from the Russians besides a few words. When they hear how much money people in poverty in America make, they are blown away. Where they are from making $20,000 a year would put someone in the upper class!
Moral of the story is to try to see new things through new ways... and learning about something you didn't know about before should be on the top of everyone's daily to do list. I know that it's at the top of mine from now on.
Jeanette Pierce
Special Events Associate
Not only did I get to learn a few great Russian phrases, but I had the opportunity to show them around the city of which they have only heard about through the media and movies. Though I only had a short 30 minutes to show them around I know (because the interpreter told me) that they not only enjoyed learning and seeing this city, but that it wasn't what they expected of it at all.
I also learned something from the Russians besides a few words. When they hear how much money people in poverty in America make, they are blown away. Where they are from making $20,000 a year would put someone in the upper class!
Moral of the story is to try to see new things through new ways... and learning about something you didn't know about before should be on the top of everyone's daily to do list. I know that it's at the top of mine from now on.
Jeanette Pierce
Special Events Associate
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