@Helen 19:50 Jun 27, 2011
How could I go against what I am saying since I did NOT answer this question? Besides, assuming Stalin's "story" is being taught today the same way (or being taught in so many details) everywhere in the world, the way it is in the non communist Europe is a bit of a stretch! i.e Former communist countries citizens might not see Stalin as a crook. Or some readers in their 20s, who are so far from this (in time & place) that they could not possibly care less, might not be THAT aware of his reputation. As far as I know, reading about the Gay-Pride in the newspapers is not some kind of privilege granted exclusively to those who are holding an academic diploma from Southern Europe. Therefore what could sound "obvious" to you may not be that obvious for a bunch of your contemporaries (yet not less English speakers) |