Practical Conversation
Learn how to communicate in real world situations! Being able to ask for directions, give a toast, and call for emergency services are all valuable skills to have when traveling the former USSR. Select a situation and you'll find sample conversations with common and colloquial phrases and vocabulary to help you navigate your way through daily life #onthebloc.
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Russian-Speaking Travel Destinations
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central Asia
central Asia
Eurasia
Belarus
Russia
Kyrgyzstan
armenia
Moldova
Kazakhstan
EASTERN EUROPE
eastern europe
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The caucasus
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Pssst - Where are the rest?
As of right now, I have not hit my goal of traveling to all 15 former Soviet republics - I'm a working girl, cut me some slack! In the meantime, however, I am doing a ton of research to plan these future trips. Interested in seeing what online resources I use to create an itinerary to ensure my travels are educational, thorough, and, most important of all, safe?
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