Today the English Speaking Club in Dnipropetrovsk WOA was lucky again – the group of Peace Corps volunteers came over to mix and mingle with the club members. As always the new club members and Americans introduced themselves. The questions asked today came back to the issue of food stuffs – how the Americans survive without their favorite foods , how they find the Ukrainian food and the taste of Ukrainian fruits and vegetables.
The guests shared their opinion about the American cuisine restaurants in Dnipropetrovsk.
Another issue discussed was coming Football Championship to be held in Ukraine in 2012. Some Americans were very enthusiastic about it and planned to work as volunteers there as well. Some people however were relived not to have the Championship in Dnipropetrovsk, because soccer is often associated with fans’ violence and aggression.
The guests were asked if they found the transportation system of Dnipropetrovsk and the region ready for the big inflows of foreign visitors. All the Americans expressed their views on the present state of the city public transport.
The second part of the ESC session was dedicated to the International CHESS Day, July, 20.
We have learned some facts about the history of chess, the basic terms ( the names of the chess pieces) , the aim and the basic rules of the game.
The USA grandmasters were presented to the club members.
William Steinitz is the first undisputed world chess champion (1886 to 1894) , the founder and editor of the "International Chess Magazine".
Bobby Fisher (1943- 2008) is the American chess legend. This controversial master proposed a new variant of chess and a modified chess timing system.
Bobby Fisher (1943- 2008) is the American chess legend. This controversial master proposed a new variant of chess and a modified chess timing system.
The game of chess inspired artists in different genres to create pictures, sculptures and music.
The musical “”CHESS’ by ABBA was presented to the club members and the hits from this play were thoroughly enjoyed – “I know him well” and “One Night in Bangkok”.
The famous rock group “Black Sabbath” in the song “War Pigs” also mentioned chess game. The video with the relevant music was enjoyed by some.
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