Comments on: RMNB Investigates: Alex Semin Gives 3rd Ever English Interview

By: Dmitry Orlov: Learning the Game with Swagger

Dmitry Orlov: Learning the Game with Swagger — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:27:59 +0000

[...] Kleyner: The other day, Sasha Semin surprised everybody by giving an English language interview… Orlov, manning the point in a Development Camp scrimmage, looks for an open man in the slot. [...]

By: Semin v Bradley | Chirps From The Ledge

Semin v Bradley | Chirps From The Ledge — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 05:58:40 +0000

[...] stars and kids descended on Charm City Tuesday for some preseason hockey. Sasha was fresh off his first ever English language interview designed to patch up his relationship with the fans. Caps fans have been divided more than [...]

By: DarkStranger

DarkStranger — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 00:19:00 +0000

Thank you for posting the interview with Semin. It’s probably hard for an introvert like Semin to be interviewed in a second language. Trying to “think on your feet” is tough for an introvert anyhow and even tougher in a “foreign” tongue.

By: Bobby Gee

Bobby Gee — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 00:16:00 +0000

I give Semin credit for stepping out of the shadows to speak what’s on his mind despite clearly seeming self-conscious about his lack of English-speaking skills. He isn’t anywhere near as extroverted as Ovie, so it’s not surprising Semin might still be uncomfortable talking to reporters without being concerned his words could be misinterpreted. Now that he got his feet wet so to speak, maybe he’ll feel more at ease doing more interviews in English.

By: Fe(yo)dor Fedin

Fe(yo)dor Fedin — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 17:03:00 +0000

For 7th grader Sasha gets A for “dictionary”, D for pronunciation and B- for grammar.

By: Sharon

Sharon — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 15:22:00 +0000

This was wonderful to see! I think Semin did a pretty good job, and I think he needs to do more of this. He comes across as a likeable guy.

By: Bauerfan

Bauerfan — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 05:07:00 +0000

Semin does not say “he’s not here” when Nate asks him where Varly is. He says in Russian “не знаю” (nye zna-yoo) which means “I don’t know”. He then repeats in English “I don’t know” realizing Nate wouldn’t understand the Russian answer.

I’m Russian, trust me on this.

By: CDizz

CDizz — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 02:07:00 +0000

HOLYCRAP. He speaks.

By: JmfC

JmfC — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 01:16:00 +0000

I was very happy to see Sasha do this interview, but Vogel could have been more encouraging, or at least smiled back at him. When you’re speaking a language you’re not entirely comfortable with, it’s nice to be able to visually affirm that the other person can understand you.

By: Bianca_bosio

Bianca_bosio — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 00:21:00 +0000

I thought it was great that Semin did an interview! I understand his trepidation in doing interviews. My father is from another country and has been here for 40 years and still get’s embarrassed sometimes when he is playfully teased about his accent.