Something that one of my friends asked me the other day is if I had been reading up on Russia to prepare for my trip. I realized that I hadn't AND that that would be an important way of preparing my heart and mind before I go. So........I want to make a reading list of 'goal' books to read before July 19th when I leave! So...here goes. The top picks are (not in any particular order):
1. From Nyet to Da: Understanding the Russians by Yale Richmond (Reccommended by Teach Overseas)
2. More than a Native Speaker: An Introduction to Volunteers Teaching Abroad by Don Snow (Reccommended by Teach Overseas)
3. Orthodoxy and Difference: Essays on the Geography of Russian Orthodox Churches in the 20th Century by D. Sidorov
4. Russian Society and the Orthodox Church: Religion in Russia after Communism by Zoe Katrina Knox
5. Of course multiple travel and history books :D
I'll be looking for some more too! I'm so pumped! It will be good to read and get into the mindset of what I may experience.
I'm thankful for the advice of friends!
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