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To: dfwgator

I never met a Pole over 45 who can’t speak Russian, at least to a some degree.

20 posted on 07/24/2023 8:42:45 PM PDT by NorseViking

To: NorseViking

Of course they taught Russian in school in Poland, but nobody would speak it if they didn’t have to.

21 posted on 07/24/2023 8:45:29 PM PDT by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)

To: NorseViking; dfwgator

Actually, Russian and Polish share a lot of cognates.

When I first heard a Polish speaker a few years ago, I recognized some of the words.

28 posted on 07/24/2023 9:59:17 PM PDT by kiryandil (China Joe and Paycheck Hunter - the Chink in America's defenses)

To: NorseViking

Our dear family friend from 1972 until his death, wrote several extensive English/Russian dictionaries. He and his wife spoke/speak fluent Russian.

30 posted on 07/24/2023 10:07:15 PM PDT by Dogbert41 (“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God” -Matthew 5:9)

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