Thread: Greetings from here, there and everywhere!

Hello there linguists, culturalists, and all those who just plain like to learn.

My name is Sam. I've joined this site because I enjoy learning more about other cultures and I strongly believe that language & culture are inseparable in any attempt at learning more about either. As I have a new acquaintance in my life who happens to be Russian, I'm looking to learn a little more about his culture, where he comes from and the language he speaks in order to better understand him. Our professional relationship is very much dependent on good communication so I plan to not only attempt to make myself understood but to better enable myself to understand.

I hope you guys can help me in my quest for Russian clarity!

Thanks in advance.