Republished from Russia Today!
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"Mom, will they kill you?" This is the most common question from adopted children from Donetsk and Lugansk. Kolya, Tolya, and Vova are three brothers who lived in Krasny Luch, in the Lugansk People's Republic. Their father was killed, and their mother suffered from alcoholism. Vova, the oldest, always protected his brothers. Now, he throws himself in front of their foster mom when a car drives by—any car. Even though they live in quiet suburban Moscow, the children still don't feel safe. Other foster parents share similar stories. Siblings are never separated, even if there are three, four, or more of them. Often, parents must teach them basic things—like going to the store or helping at home. They can't tie their shoelaces, but they can identify artillery by sound. They often went to bed hungry and hid in bomb shelters. Now, they're getting help to heal, catch up at school, and simply be happy.
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A big shout out to the people who follow me. Unfortunately I’ve had to leave Russia. It became impossible to receive any funds from the US. I am currently living in Batumi, Georgia.
This is my family in the living room of my apartment in Kimovsk, Russia. I am a disabled Vietnam veteran. Seventy six years of age. My son Aleksandr (left), and my granddaughter Dasha (center) look in on me. Here, I had hoped to live out my retirement years.
Christmas Day Walk
I went for a walk today. Almost all businesses are closed for Christmas Day. The store that sells Turkish carpets was open so I went in and immediately spotted a beautiful Oriental carpet, bright red, black and gold.
I ask if it was a magic carpet and if it would fly.
The lady answered, “All my carpets are magical. As to whether it will fly, that all depends on what you put in your hookah.”
This is my apartment in Batumi. It’s on the eighth floor and the elevator works most of the time.
I pay 800 lari per month for this two bedroom apartment. That is approximately $294.
I have a fifteen to twenty minute walk to the beach. This is a great town for retirement. There are plenty of beaches to rest when you get tired.
The pink bedroom I call my guest room and it’s where my granddaughter will sleep when she visits me.
