I have some questions...

[TomServo]

Re: I have some questions...

True.

He can also take a tour with other foreigners...they'll definitely speak English, even when they take them outside of Yerevan.

I remember going to a small town in the Lori region (near Vanadzor) and the children were learning German as a second language.

[TomServo]

Re: I have some questions...

What does that prove? What is your point? Trying to add confusion with some old gossip?
You don't even know if visa_express is a troll account or not???

That doesn't answer my question.

[Armenian]

Re: I have some questions...

I remember going to a small town in the Lori region (near Vanadzor) and the children were learning German as a second language.

In reality, German in Lori would be considered a third language, after Armenian and Russian. English is 'not' a second language in Armenia. Russian is the second language in Armenia and it will most probably remain so for the foreseeable future. At best, English is a third language in Armenia, and in some regions it's fourth. In and around Garni, for example, the other language they learn after Armenian and Russian is French. Each region in Armenia is assigned a different language.

Originally Posted by Moldy Cheese
How exactly is Armenia flourishing? If there are any improvements, they are taking place at a snail's pace. Yes, we now have electricity 24 hours/day, and yes, bread is not rationed any longer, but the goverment is far from impressive. Perhaps I am a pessimist, although I'd like to think of myself as a realist. And as for objectivity, your post contains none.

The Armenian Republic is doing just fine. Even in the face of numerous serious impediments, Armenia in reality is doing better than most nations within the region and beyond. At this pace, the nation will be more-or-less recovered within a generation or two. It took the western world several hundred years of relative peace and stability to get to this point. Nevertheless, I would like to see any westerner, especially Americans, to put up even with a single week of what Armenians have had to put up with for the past fifteen years, not to mention for the last one hundred years, or for the last one thousand years...

You folks want a little glimpse into the future of America, take a close look at the chaos that took place in New Orleans in the aftermath of the flood there. You want to see how Armenians pull together in time of crisis, take a close look at how Armenians handled the earthquake of 1988.

When the kaka hits the fan, I bet on Armenians surviving, no doubt.

[IamArmeNian]

Re: I have some questions...

i guess this is kinda swinging a little off topic here, but im another armenian stuck in non armenian Florida. Get so mad when they look at my last name (Surabian) and ask if im arabian >:|

[melikianAvak]

Re: I have some questions...

i guess this is kinda swinging a little off topic here, but im another armenian stuck in non armenian Florida. Get so mad when they look at my last name (Surabian) and ask if im arabian >:|

I am from Florida also, I don't have any problem correcting the ignorant ones.
Somtimes bright people will ask if there are a lot of deserts in Armenia. I take the opertunity to give them a history and geography lesson.

Okay back on topic.

[melikianAvak]

Re: I have some questions...

In reality, German in Lori would be considered a third language, after Armenian and Russian. English is 'not' a second language in Armenia. Russian is the second language in Armenia and it will most probably remain so for the foreseeable future. At best, English is a third language in Armenia, and in some regions it's fourth. In and around Garni, for example, the other language they learn after Armenian and Russian is French. Each region in Armenia is assigned a different language.



The Armenian Republic is doing just fine. Even in the face of numerous serious impediments, Armenia in reality is doing better than most nations within the region and beyond. At this pace, the nation will be more-or-less recovered within a generation or two. It took the western world several hundred years of relative peace and stability to get to this point. Nevertheless, I would like to see any westerner, especially Americans, to put up even with a single week of what Armenians have had to put up with for the past fifteen years, not to mention for the last one hundred years, or for the last one thousand years...

You folks want a little glimpse into the future of America, take a close look at the chaos that took place in New Orleans in the aftermath of the flood there. You want to see how Armenians pull together in time of crisis, take a close look at how Armenians handled the earthquake of 1988.

When the kaka hits the fan, I bet on Armenians surviving, no doubt.

Barev Yegbayr Armenian

I think America has changed a lot since I was young, and not always for the better. I think most of the problems are with the white politicians kissing the ass of the minorities and their own personal greed. President Bush is a good example of the problems of America. He is a real losser. In fact both paries are pretty bad.

I would not base America or Amreicans on the ethnics of New Orleans. What a bunch of lossers they are.

Respectfully
God Bless the Hayk

Avak