Nadia - Village Farmer

[peacetraveler22]

Comments

[olgor]

I would love to try to explain. (I am not sure, but I believe by "because" she meant "just like that".) That means - unconditionally. Love does not need a reason or condition (answering a question which starts why, usually assumes some cause or reason) . I just love this country, that's it. And nothing else matters. :)

[peacetraveler22]

Hmm..interesting explanation. But why do you love anything, including a woman? There are reasons. :) She's beautiful, smart, intelligent, makes you feel a certain way... I think it's the same for love of country, but maybe I have a strange viewpoint. :)

[olgor]

That's quite non-trivial question. Do you really believe there is always some kind of rational reason to love someone for something? I don't think so. Nevermind, this is a question for a bottle of vodka :) and I am too tired to discuss it now. Maybe later. But I am glad you extended your horizons. Sweet dreams. :)

[peacetraveler22]

Спокойной ночи! :) I believe love is often irrational!

[syrya]

" I noticed on this journey that Russian dogs are very aggressive!"
In America dogs are train not to be aggressive, if dog bite somebody owner will pay(or go to prison). nice story
If you ever happened to be in San Francisco let me know.

[peacetraveler22]

I'll be on the West Coast in early May for work, but in the San Diego area. I love San Francisco. :) What happens if a dog bites you in Russia, causing serious injuries? Certainly there must be some legal recourse for the victim?

[syrya]

Not sure, I left 25 years ago. But I think it will depend on the status of the owner.

[nikolka22]

моя собака укусила нескольких прохожих. в конце концов пришел штраф на 15 долларов.

[peacetraveler22]

In Russian her name is " Надежда." English translation is "Hope." But maybe it's proper to call her "Nadia"?? Now I'm confused. :))

[peacetraveler22]

I went back and looked at my notes, and I wrote her name as "Nadia", so I changed it in the text. Thanks for the correction!

[ex_juan_gan]

Wow. "Why are Russian dogs so aggressive!" We still, after 17 years, can't exactly believe American dogs are so peaceful!

[peacetraveler22]

Mean dogs are everywhere, but in general American dogs are better behaved and more playful. At least, based on my personal experience. I'm a dog lover, so it takes a lot for me to be scared of canines. Maybe it's just because village dogs are less accustomed to seeing strangers. For city pets, it's more common to be around a lot of different people.

[sergeyeva]

I don't own a dog but let me offer my opinion on why village dogs are aggressive. The possible reason that comes to mind is that they are not trained as city dogs - to tolerate and ignore strangers, their training is absolutely opposite - to guard the property and the owners from strangers, so - bark (to signal intrusion), be aggressive, etc. As fas as I know, owners of such dogs are quite unhappy if a stranger starts playing or acting friendly to a young dog, showing it that strangers are fun. It spoils the dog and makes it unfit for service

[peacetraveler22]

Your explanation is reasonable. I even said the same thing in another comment. :) Village dogs aren't accustomed to strangers, while city dogs encounter them more frequently.

[kyler_rus]

Я тоже терпеть не могу холодец. :)
Ужасное блюдо.

[peacetraveler22]

И оливье? :)

[kyler_rus]

Оливье я еще могу есть. Это неотъемлемая часть русских кулинарных традиций. :)

Всякий раз, когда я бываю в гостях у друзей или родственников, на какой-нибудь праздник, на столе непременно будет оливье.

[syrya]

И оливье? :)
И оливье? :) оливье может быть очень вкусым , если мясо туда не крошить