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Kimm

Hello,

I am taking a summer trip to Russia (from St. Petersburg to Moscow).
As I already like what I have learned about Russian culture, history and architecture, a friend of mine convinced me to take a trip there together.
I would love to practice some Russian (very basic) - just learning from a book w/o practice is not so good.. I have heard there is a large Russian community here, but I have not met many Russians (or Russian-Americans). I have seen language forums in DC but never including Russian.
Also, any advice kind of clothes one should wear for August?

Thanks

MrSpice · Lounge Wizard Joined: 14 Jul 2003 Posts: 3436

camarks · Posted: Thu Jun 29, 2006 3:27 am Post subject:

There are often cultural events at the consulate in DC. You might try to catch something there to connect with the local Russian-American community.

MrSpice · Lounge Wizard Joined: 14 Jul 2003 Posts: 3436

Better yet, go to one of the Russian restaurants in the DC area - not too manhy Russians are going to attend events at the consulate. I have heard of any Russian immigrant attending any kind of event at the New York consulate, and I doubt it is happening in DC.

http://www.russianlegacy.com/russian_culture/restaurants/dc.htm

JamesB · Frequent Guest Joined: 25 Apr 2006 Posts: 20

Check out this website:

www.dcinternational.org

Russians often come to this organisation's events.