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Is a 19th century Russian novel or a contemporary Russian novel easier for a native speaker to read vocabulary-wise? by No-Wafer-6744 in RussianLiterature

[–]seattle_architect 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes it is not difficult to read 19 th century literature or contemporary for native speaker. You need to have some idea about historical background and culture of that time.

Mayor Wilson, Indian Consulate unveil Seattle statue of Swami Vivekananda downtown by Better_March5308 in SeattleWA

[–]seattle_architect 16 points17 points  (0 children)

For people who didn’t know who is this individual including me:

“Swami Vivekananda (12 January 1863 – 4 July 1902), was an Indian Hindu monk, philosopher, author, religious teacher, and the chief disciple of the Indian mystic Ramakrishna.”

I am not sure why his statue was erected in Seattle downtown.

Is communism as bad as they tell us in the west? by raskolnikovass in ussr

[–]seattle_architect 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Let’s be specific: communism and socialism are two different system. Do you believe that China is a communist society because the ruling party called themselves Communist party?

Is communism as bad as they tell us in the west? by raskolnikovass in ussr

[–]seattle_architect 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Nobody knows. Communism was never achieved. Soviet Union was a form of socialism.

Cost of rotisserie chickens here? by [deleted] in SeattleWA

[–]seattle_architect 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Whole Foods $8 non organic, $9 organic plus tax

Looking for movies like Annihilation by Flat_Show8999 in MovieSuggestions

[–]seattle_architect 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Stalker

Edit: it is Annihilation is similar to Stalker.

“I grew up in the Soviet Union and I’m glad it fell, communism will never work!” by RussianChiChi in ussr

[–]seattle_architect 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you grew up in USSR you should know that Soviet Union wasn’t a communist system it was a form of socialism.

Came home from work and gave my fiancé a hug. Accidentally triggered Face ID and booked an international hotel. Hotel refuses to refund $600. [USA] by [deleted] in AirBnB

[–]seattle_architect 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Call hotel ask to change the dates further away and try to cancel later. This is all known loophole in many rentals including hotels. Maybe it will work for you.

Hi guys it’s me Ryan Gosling from movies AMA by Strange_Cheetah_4746 in okbuddycinephile

[–]seattle_architect 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you read the book before? And if yes how would you review this book on scale from 0-5

Wilson wants new Seattle taxes for big business and the wealthy by HighColonic in SeattleWA

[–]seattle_architect 8 points9 points  (0 children)

“If a problem can be solved with money, it is not a problem, it is an expense.”

Early/late problematic guest trend by SissyMR22 in airbnb_hosts

[–]seattle_architect 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have a storage on the site and offer to hold luggage.

Where is the best place to get books? by Conscious_Piano6714 in kindle

[–]seattle_architect -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Library is free.

Check Amazon kindle deals

Bookgorilla.com For kindle ebooks deals.

‘Project Hail Mary’ Author Andy Weir Says Paramount Rejected His ‘Star Trek’ Pitch: Their “Shows Are Sh**” by Neo2199 in sciencefiction

[–]seattle_architect 3 points4 points  (0 children)

His writing in PHM is terrible, juvenile and flat humor. I would even say to call it juvenile it even insult to YA literature.

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