Interview with Blake Stabler, November 19, 2008

Project: Peace Corps: Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (Kentucky) Oral History Project

Interview Summary

Blake Stabler (Russia, 2000-2002; Education) discusses working as an English teacher in the Volga River Valley area of eastern Russia toward the end of the Peace Corps' brief time in Russia. Stabler talks about his motivation for joining the Peace Corps, the application process, and Peace Corps training. He describes his work and living situation, his friendships, and the unique aspects of being a volunteer in Russia. In addition, Stabler explains how his Peace Corps experience and interest in agricultural development influenced his decision to pursue his master's degree at the University of Kentucky Patterson School.

Interview Accession

2008oh265_pc107

Interviewee Name

Blake Stabler

Interviewer Name

Jack Wilson

Interview Date

2008-11-19

Interview Keyword

Peace Corps (U.S.) Volunteers. Voluntarism. Zelenograd (Russia) Penzenskai︠a︡ oblastʹ (Russia) Penza Region (Russia) Teaching English as a second language Teaching English as a foreign language

Interview LC Subject

Peace Corps (U.S.)--History Peace Corps (U.S.)--Russia (Federation) Russia. Stabler, Blake Stabler, Blake--Interviews Education Peace Corps (U.S.)--Russia. Peace Corps (U.S.)--History--2000-2009. Intercultural communication. Teaching

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