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Russian and American people have very very different culture, even now. We still have very different thoughts. It's because Russian people have lived in a very isolated country during the Communism for many years. It doesn't matter how much different after the Communism's collapse.

For example, the boys wrapped around their shoulders with their arms. In America, it would be obvious that they are gay. They don't think of them as gay in Russia as a normal culture. It is just like the culture style back in the 1950's or 1960's.

I asked a Russian deaf boy where is a public bathroom. I followed him a sort of a long way, and I realized that it was easy for me to get lost in the city without him. There were no signs of stores, groceries, and a public restroom. I had to go number #2 so badly so I was glad that he helped me to get there and took me back where I was in the group of deaf students. In the bathroom, there was no toilet seat just a big dark hole, no "booth" door, and a "brown wax" paper roll. Oh well, that's life.

I do not think that Russian people are bad. They are very friendly. But, the policemen are the real problem that can abuse some deaf people because they think that deaf people are still dumb. The police do not have a good education program.

I really do not know about now because many countries are so angry with Bush, and they had a big riot in their country when he visited there for a convention. I really do not know if they really hate American people. Correct me if I am wrong.

Deafness

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Remington

I've seen some restaurants have hole in the floor and some do not have toilet rolls available. That's why I always take my little Kleenex travel pack with me just in case. You know the small pack that fits inside your pocket. It's very useful for situation like this. I also take small hand sanitizer bottle too since some places don't have soap to wash your hands even at some restaurants or nice stores.

Russians generally like Americans but they hate American government. It's pretty much like Americans don't like Russian government but they like Russian people. Same thing. I try to avoid talking about American politics but I don't have any problem criticizing the Bush administration so Russians have much respect for me. Of course, I've heard Russians say American is a bad country or Bush is a bad president... they're talking about American politics or policies but not the American people. I always try to avoid talking about Russian politics and if they insist, I tell them that I have much respect for their president and that's all I will say especially with strangers. I don't have problems talking American or Russian politics with Russian friends that I know.. at least we have better understanding about each other's country.