We are quickly learning how to apply knowledge we learn in class to practical situations. We can understand time spent doing homework calculations will payoff ten fold in the future. Flip to any radio station and you will hear a mix of boy bands, German techno, British rock, and Russian pop music. It is interesting that many Russians listen to American music even though they may have no idea what the lyrics mean. It is not uncommon to hear a song that sounds recognizable only to find that it is not an English artist, but a Russian Pop singer that has a sound similar to a song in the states.
Many Russian singers look and sound like their American counter-parts.
It is also a normal occurrence to be on the Metro and have a young person standing next to you with a headset blaring an American tune. It may not be the same as having a short conversation with a stranger, but it is definitely a comfort knowing that the young people here share our music interests. During our stay in Moscow, two American Music artists, Eric Clapton and Marilyn Manson, have come to town. Being classic rock music fans, the group and myself looked into getting a ticket for Eric Clapton, but we waited too long. Graham and Amanda attended the Marilyn Manson concert and luckily made it back alive.