Talking About Life in Russia & Tennessee Over Tea | The Little Things | Next Door Neighbors | NPT

In this episode of The Little Things, we talk with Marieta Velikova, a Belmont University professor who grew up in Surgut, Russia. Marieta discusses the importance of the arts in Russia as well as the current situation and how it may affect international perspectives. We also cover cultural differences around birthday celebrations and how people drink water and tea in Russia versus the U.S.

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Nashville Public Television’s Emmy® Award winning Next Door Neighbors series looks at Nashville’s status as a new destination city for refugees and immigrants, and explores the rich diversity of people now calling Nashville home. Across the United States, mid-sized cities like Nashville, TN are experiencing unprecedented growth in their international populations. Together these communities are redefining the traditional international city on a smaller local scale. As our new neighbors rebuild their lives in Nashville, their experiences, contributions and conflicts impact the city, but they are challenged by isolation and barriers unknown to many Nashvillians. How Nashville addresses its changing demographic will be important for the future of similar communities across the country.

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