Quote by Petra Nemcova

I grew up under Communism so we could only learn Russian, and then when Communism fell in 1989 we could learn a few more things and have the freedom to travel and the freedom of speech - and the freedom of dreaming, really.

I grew up under Communism so we could only learn Russian, an

Summary

This quote highlights the experiences of the speaker growing up under a Communist regime. They explain that during that time, their educational opportunities were limited to learning only Russian. However, with the fall of Communism in 1989, they were able to expand their educational horizons and enjoy newfound freedoms such as the ability to travel, express their thoughts, and pursue their dreams. The quote captures a sense of liberation and the transformative impact of political changes on the speaker's life.

By Petra Nemcova

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