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surfguy
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| Yuri's Girl wrote: | | Rick wrote: | | Russia had been slowly transforming from a feudal system (still in place early 19th century) to a more modern agrarian society, but I doubt any measure by the Tzars would have been enough to ward off what has finally happened to them. The class differences were too big. I don't think anyone of the 'working classes' cared about his death in that time. |
Yes, big, big, differences!
I'm going over my book again, taking notes to try and grasp some facts.
The gap between peasantry/workers versus the elite was huge!
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and it was in so many agriculturally based economies worldwide back then |
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Daria
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| Yuri's Girl wrote: |
Since I've been on this site, I'm really enjoying reading and talking about Russian/Soviet happenings. There are a few Russian study courses at U of T so maybe I will go that direction.
High school, well 20 something years ago, was boring but I went to the wrong school! 
I went to the closest school, 3 blocks from home, which wasn't smart as it was a technical school. If I wanted to fix cars, that was the school for me.
Can't change a tire even now!
Oh well, education isn't a waste but I sure shootin would try to direct my kids (if I had any) to get a good education, to help get them a job but to also open their minds, to see the world beyond the small area they actually live in.
YG |
Good for you, YG. I'm a mature student too. It was a bit tough to get into school for me. I'm not just a mature student, I'm also a Russian speaking immigrant. Never mind two kids and a full time job.  |
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surfguy
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| I've been saying I need to go back to school now for years |
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krasatulya
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| surfguy wrote: | | I've been saying I need to go back to school now for years |
"Never been a better time than right now" - Give it Away, RHCP
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Daria
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| surfguy wrote: | | I've been saying I need to go back to school now for years |
Schooling is great. I know there is never a "good time" to do it though. |
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jo-jo-7
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| Daria wrote: | | surfguy wrote: | | I've been saying I need to go back to school now for years |
Schooling is great. I know there is never a "good time" to do it though. |
Education has no age... |
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Daria
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| jo jo 7 wrote: | | Daria wrote: | | surfguy wrote: | | I've been saying I need to go back to school now for years |
Schooling is great. I know there is never a "good time" to do it though. |
Education has no age... |
Well, in Ontario, if you are 65 y.o. You can go to the University for free. |
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Yuri-s-Girl
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| Daria wrote: | | Yuri's Girl wrote: |
Since I've been on this site, I'm really enjoying reading and talking about Russian/Soviet happenings. There are a few Russian study courses at U of T so maybe I will go that direction.
High school, well 20 something years ago, was boring but I went to the wrong school!
I went to the closest school, 3 blocks from home, which wasn't smart as it was a technical school. If I wanted to fix cars, that was the school for me.
Can't change a tire even now!
Oh well, education isn't a waste but I sure shootin would try to direct my kids (if I had any) to get a good education, to help get them a job but to also open their minds, to see the world beyond the small area they actually live in.
YG |
Good for you, YG. I'm a mature student too. It was a bit tough to get into school for me. I'm not just a mature student, I'm also a Russian speaking immigrant. Never mind two kids and a full time job. |
Admirable feat Daria!
Reminds me of my sister who had to go back to school when my nieces were just small. It was hard for her but she graduated in nursing. She works in Native mental health now, up where my family is from, where she was born, Parry Sound.
I'm sure you'll do fantastically well! A wonderful example for your kids.
You have two girls right?
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Yuri-s-Girl
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| Daria wrote: | | jo jo 7 wrote: | | Daria wrote: | | surfguy wrote: | | I've been saying I need to go back to school now for years |
Schooling is great. I know there is never a "good time" to do it though. |
Education has no age... |
Well, in Ontario, if you are 65 y.o. You can go to the University for free. |
Really? I should tell my Dad. Mind you, he would probably just go to meet women!
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surfguy
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| so he'd probably take Phys Ed and Sex Ed and Woman's Studies, and Woman's health, and Woman's Psychology...that would be a full curriculum for sure... |
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mediashark
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Those are pretty tough subjects! lol  |
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surfguy
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| mediashark wrote: | | Those are pretty tough subjects! lol |
they are in fact...I failed them all! Which is why I am constantly trying to prove myself in the real world |
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Jasonlee
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| surfguy wrote: | | so he'd probably take Phys Ed and Sex Ed and Woman's Studies, and Woman's health, and Woman's Psychology...that would be a full curriculum for sure... |
Ah Womens studies, or shall I say "Man haters in training, day camp". |
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Daria
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| Yuri's Girl wrote: | | Daria wrote: | | Yuri's Girl wrote: |
Since I've been on this site, I'm really enjoying reading and talking about Russian/Soviet happenings. There are a few Russian study courses at U of T so maybe I will go that direction.
High school, well 20 something years ago, was boring but I went to the wrong school!
I went to the closest school, 3 blocks from home, which wasn't smart as it was a technical school. If I wanted to fix cars, that was the school for me.
Can't change a tire even now!
Oh well, education isn't a waste but I sure shootin would try to direct my kids (if I had any) to get a good education, to help get them a job but to also open their minds, to see the world beyond the small area they actually live in.
YG |
Good for you, YG. I'm a mature student too. It was a bit tough to get into school for me. I'm not just a mature student, I'm also a Russian speaking immigrant. Never mind two kids and a full time job. |
Admirable feat Daria!
Reminds me of my sister who had to go back to school when my nieces were just small. It was hard for her but she graduated in nursing. She works in Native mental health now, up where my family is from, where she was born, Parry Sound.
I'm sure you'll do fantastically well! A wonderful example for your kids.
You have two girls right?
YG |
Oh, thank You, YG. I do have two girls. The oldest one is going to school this year. It's very exiting. She is going to be five this January.
I' ve got some new shoes and a backpack for her....
I can't believe, I'm taking my daughter to school this year. I remember my mother when she took me to school......I thought then, my folks were ancient...
I guess I'm in their shoes now. It's pretty sad. We are getting older. I'm not even thirty yet, but I feel so old. I don't know why.
Gentlemen, please, no comments. |
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Daria
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| Yuri's Girl wrote: | | Daria wrote: | | jo jo 7 wrote: | | Daria wrote: | | surfguy wrote: | | I've been saying I need to go back to school now for years |
Schooling is great. I know there is never a "good time" to do it though. |
Education has no age... |
Well, in Ontario, if you are 65 y.o. You can go to the University for free. |
Really? I should tell my Dad. Mind you, he would probably just go to meet women!
YG |
Yeah, never mind women. He would have an acces to all of the libraries.  |
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