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Hey there, I think that the most important event of this week was the exposition of the Holy Icon of the Russian Orthodox Church in America, the small, but very valuable icon of Kurskaya Korennaya. It has been for the last 50 years in New York with Russian people who escaped from Revolution and bolsheviks, but, anyway, it has helped the Russian newcomers to settle there and to feel at home in America. And now it is being exhibited in the Christ the Savour Cathedral in Moscow, where I was a couple of days ago to see it and then it is going to Kursk, its motherland. I'm very happy as I touched and enjoyed this icon some time ago, in New York, at Russian Preast's home (Father Wsevolod) in Queens, NY city. I even have some photos of that place on my blog in 2006. In Moscow the icon has attracted lots of people and it's really worth seeing and worshipping. Have a look at some photos I made there. Love you all and send you my hugs...

Hey there, Writing to the blog after quite a long period of not writing. Have been very busy sorting out my university stuff and other classes. The best news is that the weather all these days has been so fine that it's just unbelievable!!! Enjoyed good weather doing regular things. I'm happy that my Friday is still free and it's the best option for this academic year. Another news is that I'm saying good bye to Slava. He's flying to China the day after tomorrrow. To bridge the gap between Russia and China, I guess... The other day, I collected my tax certificate at the local Tax Body where I was shocked by the amount of paper they keep on the shelves and everywhere in the room. Just have a look. And it's now, when digital systems are replacing humans??? Everywhere, but not in Russian Tax Bodies as they need to keep really many people busy keeping your tax files!!! Well done for them. Sending my love and hugs to all...

Hey there, Here I am in the dacha enjoying the fabulous weather in Moscow, which's set in in 3 days already. And they promise it'll go on for another week. Even in SF, where I expected sth like tropical weather of summer Vietnam, the weather was nothing like that.I was really very mistaken. The hottest weather is now in Moscow.It's so hot and sunny that some girls are wearing shorts and high hilled summer shoes!!! It's beautiful but very unusual. My country (Russia) always is full of surprises!!! Have a look at some dacha's photos. Love you and hug you all...