One thing that is different about Russian in Central Asia, which is not at all surprising, is that you get all sorts of Central Asian words mixed in. Let me give you two examples. In downtown Bishkek the roads are lined with trees. The trees make the… more »

Classes as usual. No great shakes, which is exactly what a group leader wants. One of our groups is off for a double-overnight excursion. I intended to go, but instead I'll be putting together some materials for our fourth-year instructors. Which is… more »