World Affairs Journal: Heard and overheard in Ukraine
Conversation between two women in a mini-bus:
The driver has turned on the radio, which is playing Russian pop music loudly.
First woman: (to driver) Would you please turn that down a bit? I’m trying to read.
Second woman: (to first) Actually, he should turn it off completely. It’s our right.
First woman: (laughs) Rights? We have no rights in this country! Only obligations.
Second woman: (nods silently)