27-02-2011, 12:59 AM
Steve Duffy Wrote:On the question of Robert Webster's statements that Marina spoke quite acceptable English in their meetings..is their other evidence that this was the case? I have no problems regarding Webster's claims..just wondering at what point, and were, Marina was trained in its use. What institutions could have trained her in English?This is most interesting Steve. I presume this is the Robert Webster the also 'defected' to the USSR and whose name was found in her address book? When did he make his statement and what period of time is he referring to with regards to Marina? Because she apparently spoke no English in the USSR and spoke very rough English at the time of LHO's arrest. Though to be fair even native speakers can sound badly spoken in front of cameras under stress.
As for language institutions in the USSR there are many she could have studied at. Language teaching was very extensive there. The university where she studied her pharmacology would be worth checking out to see if they also offered language studies but there would be others too and intensive language courses offered in some places. I'll ask around some of my Russian born friends and see if they can remember the names of any, could take a little while before I see them though.
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"He would, wouldn't he?" Mandy Rice-Davies. When asked in court whether she knew that Lord Astor had denied having sex with her.
“I think it would be a good idea” Ghandi, when asked about Western Civilisation.