refreshing listening comprehension

[Devin P Browne]

> Now a question is, Where and how can I find a way to expose myself to
> spoken Russian in America?  I'm thinking of the way to refresh and
> improve my listening comprehension. Since I didn't do my Russian in
> America, I have no idea of what kind of material and resources are
> available, and where. How does an average American student of the
> Russian language improve his/her listening ability outside the classroom?

Many American cities have concentrations of Russian immigrants.  New York
City has such a concentration, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh do as well.
Most of them are Jewish and I've had success finding conversation partners
by contacting my local Jewish Community Center.  I'm not Jewish, but this
was not an issue.  At least here in Pittsburgh, the JCC has typically been
pretty helpful.  You might want to call a local Jewish Community Center in
your area to see if they are dealing with any Russian immigrants.

Best of luck to you!

Devin

Devin P Browne
dpbrowne+ at pitt.edu