Quote Originally Posted by Pravit
Very interesting. It reminds me of Thailand, which was the only Southeast Asian nation never colonized by a Western power(mainly by playing the Europeans against each other, like Ethiopia did).

One thing that always interested me: How did all these people back in the day learn languages so well from a distance? I mean, it's difficult enough to get a book about Amharic living in the US in the year 2005, let alone learn it well. I can't imagine trying to learn it while living in 19th century Russia.

Harbay, are you studying Russian?
Yes, but ethiopia wa snever ever colonized or slaved by anyone, thats the important fact!
No i know some russians, and would like to get to know russians, i know few russian word!