One Year Later - Yushchenko - The Revolution Is Still Orange

[stepanstas]

Originally Posted by bm-21Lemko

But I also think that the article highlights the importance of Ukraine to Ukrainians. Ukrainians are willing to work in Russia so that they can return to Ukraine while Russians entering Ukraine have no plans to return to Russia.

It might be different with Ukrainians going to Russia, but I can only speak for Ukrainians going to places like the USA. Every Ukrainian we know here came here "na zarobitku" (to earn money, and go back). Funny thing is, everyone is here for 10, 15, 20 years, I guess they still haven't earned enough. Some time ago I imagined going back to Ukraine and thinking how awesome it would be. Unfortunately things have changed for me, and I realize my chances are very slim. If I were to go back, I wouldn't even know what to do (speaking of employment). I agree with you, it's different between Ukraine and Russia.

In either case, like the article said, "Moreover and perhaps especially important, Ukrainians retain “a high level of tolerance for Russians,” all the more so because so many people in the Ukrainian capital use Russian as their first language." So, if Ukrainians are going to Russia for jobs, what do Russians think when coming to Ukraine. Seems as if they find jobs just fine.

[bm-21Lemko]

Originally Posted by stepanstas

So, if Ukrainians are going to Russia for jobs, what do Russians think when coming to Ukraine. Seems as if they find jobs just fine.

I'm not sure Stepan. This puzzeled me as well. I think the reason the russians might be able to find jobs in kyiv or other parts of Ukraine is because they have certain specialized skills like being a doctor. But I'm not sure. If there are jobs available in Ukraine then the most logical thing would be for Ukrainians to stay in Ukraine.

[stepanstas]

Okay, re-read the article. Two reasons, one that you mentioned. Those that left to Russia years ago, and are now returning to Ukraine are considered as migrating to Ukraine and not returning there. But that's interesting, what changed now? Why return now? Is it because Yanu is president? The second reason, of course, is because Ukraine has "harni divchata".

[bm-21Lemko]

They said in the article that there are a number of Ukrainians who return every year. Like what you said they come either to the U.S. or some other nation work to make money and with the hope of returning to Ukraine. I don't think it has to do with the political situtation of Yanu being in power.

Sorry I don't understand the last word. I'm far from fluent. did you mean divchata instead of givchata? If yes than I completely agree

[stepanstas]

Originally Posted by bm-21Lemko

Sorry I don't understand the last word. I'm far from fluent. did you mean divchata instead of givchata? If yes than I completely agree

Yea, sorry, I fixed that.

[Gotno Gizmo]

See this article that is relative to this thread:-

Ukrainian Democracy Will Be Built By Deeds, Not Pronouncements - Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty ╘ 2010