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Today I've been at a farewell party of my ex-Ss who I thought for 2 years. They (Yana Naumova) invited me to the HSE concert Hall where they were given their diplomas and congratulations from teachers and admins. It was really moving as all of them have become mature and rather serious. Many will go on studying here in HSE, but many are going to continue studies in Holland , Germany, USA (SF) etc. It's a happy and sad moment as I don't think many will stay in Russia. Anyway, good luck to all of them...

Hey there, It's really nice weather in Moscow these days. We're at dacha looking at our new pool and funny Stepka who's going to be 2 years old on June 15. Marina and Kostya bought him a toy house and he's busy settling in it. It looks like a house and is big enough for Stepka to get in and out. The pool is now a blue plastic tub 70 cm in depth and 3m in length. We've put 20 fish in it so now it's funny to see them swimming there. This summer we have lots of moscitos, unlike previous years. They are biting all of us and Stepka. But he doesn't seem to notice it... Love and hugs to you... Take care.

Hey, there, I have examined for 3 days: Fraday (Moscow) Saturday (Saratov) and Sunday in Moscow again. This busy schedule I had to do as one of the examiners fell ill and I had to cover for her. So 2 nights on trains were not so easy and now I'm exhausted. Anyway, I saw nice kids and met my old friends in Saratov, so I don't want to complain. I had my photo made near Russian novelist Gogol' so you can see that I'm smiling and happy. Nothing to complain about, it's not like me.Our little Stepochka is very funny too and he makes me smile when I look at him... Take care and remember us... Love

This week has been really very busy as a lot of things have accumulated after coming back from Vietnam. Classes, exams (almost every day) even the trip to Orel on Friday-Saturday. I examined there the whole day and was very impressed by the town and how peaceful and quiet it is compared to Moscow. The town is green and cosy. Kids are clever and nice, but some of them were wearing pioneer ties as Orel is a 'Red Communist Area' of Russia. I did not manage to see my dear Michael (Dima's dad) at Orel as I had only limited time there and got back as soon as I finished examining. Well, we saw a very good performance ('Poverty is not a Sin') by N. Ostrivsky at Maly Theater on Tuesday and enjoyed it very much.So it was a nice change during an extremely busy week. Love and hugs to all of you...

Hey there, Our stay in Golden Sand, Hoi An is coming to an end. Tomorrow we're flying to Hanoi. Yesterday we went for snorkeling on Cham island and went up to the jungle to the fishing village. I took some amazing pics there of old people and their pets. People there seem to be happy, though they lead very simple and hardworking life. There were 2 Americans in our boat. One woman was from SF! She was very loud and annoyed us. Everything else was OK. Hugs and love to you... http://youtu.be/IBUwI7VTPLQ http://youtu.be/Zz0iP1IgI5U

Hey, Here we are in Hoi An, Vietnam again!!! We arrived on April 30 to Danang and then to Hoi An There we stayed in Palm Garden Hotel for 2 days then moved to Golden Sand Hotel where we've already been. It's top hotel here in Hoi An area so we decided to go there one more time. It's really splendid with the longest in Vietnam swimming pool and very clear sea, unlike Ha Long and other places. We're having a really good time here as on May 10 we're leaving for Hanoi for Stanislaw's business. On May 9 we're going for snorkelling on Cham island near here with some corals under the water.Will take some pics there. Have a look at some pics of Hoi An and the place where we're staying. Hugs and love to all of you...

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Hey there, it's still cold and grey in Moscow, but Easter is coming!!! I examined near Saint Tatiana's Church on Bolshaya Nikitskaya and took a photo of it. It's a great place full of ex-MSU graduates even among prists and church goers.Tatyana is the Saint patron of students. It's a real pity I live quite far from the place, which is just in the heart of Moscow. Well, Stepan with his Granny and Marina and Kostya visited us on Sunday. They are moving to their old wooden house next to our dacha in early May when we'll be staying in Vietnam till May 14. Looking forward to the sun and warmth of the country...Love and hugs to all of you.

Dear all, It's been a long way to fix the problem with hacker's attack and break-in my hotmail.com box. But now it's, hopefully, over thanks to Olia and some other knowledgeable people who supported me and helped me with advice. Now my hotmail has been reset with a new password. However, a few of my contacts, who are Real Friends, responded to the 'False Emergency' emails spread around by hackers as I was unable to use my hotmail over this period of time. They made my old password unrecognizable and corresponded with my contacts asking for money. Now that everything is over, I do apologize for all the trouble caused and hope to stay in touch with you. Change your passwords every 3-6 months as it's really very important for safety. Well, it's still windy and snowy in Moscow, spring doesn't seem to be coming. Our small pieces of forest around dacha look miserable after all those mishaps we'd had during this winter. Love and hugs to all of you.

Hi, Today I got tons of telephone calls from my friends and relatives from all over the world with one question: "Are you OK?". The thing is that scammers spoiled or broke into my hotmail box and sent to all my contacts info that I got in emergency situation in London and need money (1.300&) urgently. Sure, many people immediately responded trying to check if I really need help by telephoning me. Shame...I'm sorry for that and do keep in touch with me via my gmail.com, yandex.ru, Facebook or this Blog. Hope to stay in touch with all those who remember me:)) PS. My Hotmail box is not for correspondence any longer.

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Hey there, I've just got back from Saratov. Usual things - examining on March 26, from YLE to PET. However, it was so exciting to visit the exhibition of Salvador Dali's lithography on Biblic themes at Radischev's museum. It was so unusual. I knew that Dali was an extraordinary man, but his vision of Biblic scenes is really outstanding. I was highly impressed. Now I'll start to read and find out more about this period of his life. It was in the mid 60s. P.S. Cold and snow both in Moscow and Sartow, very long and freezing winter this year all over Russia.Love and hugs to all of you...

Dear all, It's spring already but warm days don't seem to be coming. Still it's snow everywhere and night Ts are below zero. All those events in Japan and Libya made me feel depressed but Olia sent me a few funny pics which really entertained me. They are of our staying at NYC and Michael's (Olia's bro) staying in SF these days. I'm really happy they keep good relationships and hope it will help and support them throughout their lives. Love and huds to all of you...Take care

Hey, there, Today was the first very sunny spring day with temperature +4C and sun shining so bright that I had to wear sunglasses. We walked around for a while then we had Marina, Kostya and Stephka visiting till 5 pm. Stephka is very funny but a bit wild as he wants to kiss you but then hit your nose...Probably it's because he's always with another Granny and doesn't see many people around. Anyway, good news is that Stas is on cloud nine after getting his gift- iPAD, which we brought from America. Tha's what I wanted him to feel... Love and hugs to all of you...

Hey there, Today I've had my last class with school children who're sitting FCE tomorrow and day after - March 11/12. They are very nervous as well as I'm a bit dizzy and sleeppy after just getting back from America. Anyway, we had a long session and I said I'd keep my fingers crossed for them. I love this class as they are funny. Promise to publish some American pics soon. Now - no time. Love and hugs..