Josh's first game. As a starter no less. But he's not yet there.
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Crazy story. I, no joke, lived for 13 months in the city that Josh is playing in. It's a strait up trash hole. It's known as the armpit of Russia according to the locals. Josh will be in for a major culture shock, unless he's getting paid well enough to get a real nice apartment on Prosepect Kirova. When Josh first announced where he was going to be playing I just laughed. It will be an awesome experience for him
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what's the name of the town/city again?LanderPoke wrote: ↑Wed Jan 18, 2017 9:14 amCrazy story. I, no joke, lived for 13 months in the city that Josh is playing in. It's a strait up trash hole. It's known as the armpit of Russia according to the locals. Josh will be in for a major culture shock, unless he's getting paid well enough to get a real nice apartment on Prosepect Kirova. When Josh first announced where he was going to be playing I just laughed. It will be an awesome experience for him
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Saratov. Just imagine a Russian Detroit or Cleveland.stymeman wrote: ↑Wed Jan 18, 2017 2:15 pmwhat's the name of the town/city again?LanderPoke wrote: ↑Wed Jan 18, 2017 9:14 amCrazy story. I, no joke, lived for 13 months in the city that Josh is playing in. It's a strait up trash hole. It's known as the armpit of Russia according to the locals. Josh will be in for a major culture shock, unless he's getting paid well enough to get a real nice apartment on Prosepect Kirova. When Josh first announced where he was going to be playing I just laughed. It will be an awesome experience for him
Mormons are familiar with the city...LanderPoke wrote: ↑Wed Jan 18, 2017 2:20 pmSaratov. Just imagine a Russian Detroit or Cleveland.stymeman wrote: ↑Wed Jan 18, 2017 2:15 pmwhat's the name of the town/city again?LanderPoke wrote: ↑Wed Jan 18, 2017 9:14 amCrazy story. I, no joke, lived for 13 months in the city that Josh is playing in. It's a strait up trash hole. It's known as the armpit of Russia according to the locals. Josh will be in for a major culture shock, unless he's getting paid well enough to get a real nice apartment on Prosepect Kirova. When Josh first announced where he was going to be playing I just laughed. It will be an awesome experience for him
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I was a Mormon missionary. That's why I was there. It's so weird that Josh is in Saratov of all places!cali2wyo wrote: ↑Wed Jan 18, 2017 3:52 pmMormons are familiar with the city...LanderPoke wrote: ↑Wed Jan 18, 2017 2:20 pmSaratov. Just imagine a Russian Detroit or Cleveland.stymeman wrote: ↑Wed Jan 18, 2017 2:15 pmwhat's the name of the town/city again?LanderPoke wrote: ↑Wed Jan 18, 2017 9:14 amCrazy story. I, no joke, lived for 13 months in the city that Josh is playing in. It's a strait up trash hole. It's known as the armpit of Russia according to the locals. Josh will be in for a major culture shock, unless he's getting paid well enough to get a real nice apartment on Prosepect Kirova. When Josh first announced where he was going to be playing I just laughed. It will be an awesome experience for him
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I actually lived in the area where those Mormons were imprisoned, or whatever. It's called Zavodskoy, or industrial or factory area (loose translation). Josh truly could not have picked a crappier place to play overseas basketball. It'll be an adventure and a great experience for him, though. It made me appreciate everything about America.
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That's the great thing about playing pro ball overseas. My brother actually spent a year as a pro in Norway.LanderPoke wrote: ↑Wed Jan 18, 2017 3:56 pm It'll be an adventure and a great experience for him, though. It made me appreciate everything about America.
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Josh may see some hint of UW in Saratov. In 1988 University of Wyoming started an exchange program with the Moscow Institute of Oil and Gas. A number of UW students spent a semester near Saratov as part of that exchange through the mid-90's, I believe.
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I got a second bachelor's in Russian and I was shocked to find out that Saratov and UW have a connection. There were some Russian professors that did semesters here and taught a couple classes and we would talk specifically about Saratov. It was weird. For one older professor lady that was here alone me being able to talk to her in Russian about her home really helped her out and made her feel comfortable.
The Russian program got slashed, though.