My previous article explains our close relationships with the GB. :)
Depending upon the period and historical situation,
our second language taught in schools was Russian, our third language was mainly either German, either English.
My parents generation had Russian and German.
But the following generations had Russian and English.
Being a small and rather insignificant country in the world's context
we learned to be flexible and open for other cultures,
We especially look up to the Western
Europe.
That explains why young and middle aged people
have no difficulties with English language.
As many Lithuanians are intelligent and
Lithuanian character is hard working and persistent,
it is not surprising that quite enough of them study abroad.
Our best language and looking up to Western countries
explains our choice for the UK.
Of course, prestigious names of UK universities are also
a prize we are chasing.
Thus, Lithuania and the Great Britain have established
firm scientific and economical relations,
which is joyful.
And even LKSB (Lietuvos Krikščionių Studentų Bendrija - Lithuanian Christian Student Community which became part of IFES) collaborates mainly with British students
who are coming to Lithuania as missionaries!
our second language taught in schools was Russian, our third language was mainly either German, either English.
My parents generation had Russian and German.
But the following generations had Russian and English.
Being a small and rather insignificant country in the world's context
we learned to be flexible and open for other cultures,
We especially look up to the Western
Europe.
That explains why young and middle aged people
have no difficulties with English language.
As many Lithuanians are intelligent and
Lithuanian character is hard working and persistent,
it is not surprising that quite enough of them study abroad.
Our best language and looking up to Western countries
explains our choice for the UK.
Of course, prestigious names of UK universities are also
a prize we are chasing.
Thus, Lithuania and the Great Britain have established
firm scientific and economical relations,
which is joyful.
And even LKSB (Lietuvos Krikščionių Studentų Bendrija - Lithuanian Christian Student Community which became part of IFES) collaborates mainly with British students
who are coming to Lithuania as missionaries!
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Valdas Adamkus, the president of Lithuania and Elizabeth II, the queen of Great Britain
Valdas Adamkus, the president of Lithuania and Elizabeth II, the queen of Great Britain
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