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Originally Posted by Big wheel
march 8th. And if you have a lady from FSU you better know this date
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Originally Posted by goforit
Easy to remember. That is my birthday!
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yes don't forget that day or you are done for 
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Originally Posted by Chrismc
Also my Dads birthday
yes don't forget that day or you are done for |
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Originally Posted by sidney
How did everyone get there BD on international womans day?
It least your betterhalf should have an easy way to remember your BD. Yes it is important to RW and a day you best not forget to get flowers. I can't find any cards for this day at any of the local card shops so it must be more important in russia then america. I have an easy way to rember my wife's BD since it is 2 weeks after mine. Sid |
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Originally Posted by GoingToRussia
My brother's birthday is also March 8th!
I hope you had a Happy Birthday Chrismc and goforit! |
in September, it was my fathers who was 8th March
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Originally Posted by Spakoyna
LOL! I can't believe all you guys have the same birthday as me!
At my wife's suggestion...we do not celebrate Woman's day...Valentines day took it's place. LOL! It's 3 weeks sooner! |
I also sent a single Rose to her daughter on woman's day so she could feel included in this adventure, plus, it made her feel speacial since no one else in her class received any flowers 
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Originally Posted by goforit
I have yet to meet an AW who is aware of this day. Now Valentine's Day - that is a different story.
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Originally Posted by goforit
I have yet to meet an AW who is aware of this day. Now Valentine's Day - that is a different story.
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It went over well. But after I left one of the 'new' gals started ragging about Ukraine and how the famine of the 30's was faked and about how Ukraine was pulling away from 'Mother Russia'. Tanya told her what her grandfather said about the people starving to death and being shot for 'hoarding' food. |
Originally Posted by AkMike
Tanya invited a few of her friends out for dinner at a local restraunt. Included was a couple of friends of her friends. I showed up after a bit and presented them all with a single rose and congratulated them on womens day. I did give the balance of the roses to my lady. (LOL, an odd number!) I was wearing my new "I Love Ukrainian Girls" T shirt.
It went over well. But after I left one of the 'new' gals started ragging about Ukraine and how the famine of the 30's was faked and about how Ukraine was pulling away from 'Mother Russia'. Tanya told her what her grandfather said about the people starving to death and being shot for 'hoarding' food. No joke! A neighbor had saved several liters of honey and burried it. They were found out and shot. |
Very international. Duh
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Originally Posted by AkMike
She was from Sakalin Island(sp) in Russia. I don't understand it but it's happened several times here. Other women will look down their noses at Tanya just because she's from Ukraine. No chance to get to know what kind of a person she is just that she's from Ukraine is enough reason.
I now have an idea how blacks must have felt like back when... One woman said that and she owned a russian book/video store. And said that when we were within ear shot.. Funny but we never went back and the store folded shortly after. No loss. |
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Originally Posted by AkMike
No it really seems to be a Russia VS Ukraine thing.. Not old,been here VS newbie with her feet still wet...
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Originally Posted by Chillidog
I had heard that east part of Ukraine the nationals did not like the Russians but west of the river (name?) that the Ukraine nationals were more friendly with Russians, I just thought this was due to the fact that the border was much closer and that some of the hard feelings on the Ukraines part was due to recent current events like the winter of 2006 when Russian shut down part of the gas supply to Ukraine.
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Originally Posted by Stirlitz
What’s funny, the International Women’s Day is marked almost exclusively in the FSU
Very international. Duh |
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Originally Posted by Chrismc
Its the opposite way round Chilli, Eastern Ukraine was always attached to Russia and they speak more Russian, whereas Western Ukraine was on its own, and mostly speak Ukrainian, when the Soviets invaded WU in the 30's/40's that is when things took a turn for the worse.
I can tell you some pretty harrowing stories of times back then that my Fiances parents had to endure, they make your toes curl |
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Originally Posted by OzGuyLooking
Well it has been known here for years but has only come into flavour since the fall of the iron curtain.
I cant speak for everyone but here at least in Australia when the iron curtain come down many things that were Soviet style ideals become popular. Our only problem with Communism here in Australia was really our politicians who ran a fear campaign so automatically everything that the Soviets did was a bad thing. After the Soviet Union disintegrated there was nothing to fear anymore so we could embrace the social aspects of their culture and put our own spin on it. |
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Originally Posted by Chrismc
Its the opposite way round Chilli, Eastern Ukraine was always attached to Russia and they speak more Russian, whereas Western Ukraine was on its own, and mostly speak Ukrainian, when the Soviets invaded WU in the 30's/40's that is when things took a turn for the worse.
I can tell you some pretty harrowing stories of times back then that my Fiances parents had to endure, they make your toes curl |
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Originally Posted by Chrismc
I can tell you some pretty harrowing stories of times back then that my Fiances parents had to endure, they make your toes curl |
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Originally Posted by Chillidog
I want to learn everything I can about the culture the people the history but can we leave the "toe curling" out, I much prefer to have my toes curl when noggieing with a women |
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Originally Posted by blucatz
I have to ask, what is "noggieing"? I have an idea, but I want to hear your definition, never heard that word before.
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Originally Posted by Chillidog
noggie-noggie, something we (my buddies and I) would say as youths when refering to getting very intimate with a girl. another was "bookie-bookie" as in we were doing the "bookie-bookie" the girls would all laugh because they knew what we were talking about
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Originally Posted by Chrismc
Yes OGL it was very harrowing times for most people over there. Most won't talk about it now, but they don't forget.
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Originally Posted by Chillidog
OzGuyLooking,
the fear (in USA) did not completely leave when the Iron curtain came down, Just take a close look at "Bush" and everyone associated with Bush, he IMO has a real paranioa not only with "terrioists" lurking behind every closed door, but still with Russia |
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Originally Posted by Chillidog
I want to learn everything I can about the culture the people the history but can we leave the "toe curling" out, I much prefer to have my toes curl when noggieing with a women |
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Originally Posted by Chillidog
I want to learn everything I can about the culture the people the history but can we leave the "toe curling" out, I much prefer to have my toes curl when noggieing with a women |
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Originally Posted by OzGuyLooking
Yes it was and I must say that I felt honoured when I was told a few things that happened because as you say it isn't something that is spoken about with people who weren't there. It shows trust when people discuss such things. The old people know I know about it and are ok with it, but I would never broach the subject with anyone but the person I chat to.
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Originally Posted by OzGuyLooking
Chillidog, I admire your desire to learn everything about the people and cultures of the FSU but wanting to leave the toe curling out simply isn't an option if you really want to know why the people are like they are.
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Originally Posted by Chrismc
Yes exactly how I felt and feel too, I only discuss these things if they start the conversation, my fiance rarely talks about such things, but now and again she feels like saying something or telling me about her personal and her parents experiences. But I don't push the subject because it upsets her too much.
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Originally Posted by Chrismc
People can find out about this type of stuff, they can read about it in many places, but it is best to try and learn it on the ground, from first hand experiences, if people are willing to discuss such matters. Some will, most won't, it depends on if they trust you or not and how close to them you are.
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Originally Posted by Chrismc
Yes I prefer noggieing with a women too!
Noggieing, a new word for my dictionary |
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Originally Posted by AkMike
It sounds like one of those, "You'd have to have been there" deals.. "
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Originally Posted by Chillidog
My comment which I am sure you understood was just to try and lighten the mood.
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Originally Posted by blucatz
Why are 3 of your friends not smiling for the picture?
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Originally Posted by Chrismc
Blimey Mike, you do get around
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OMG! Those pictures are killing me, I havn't laughed that hard in a long time. Thanks Tanya
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