We really enjoyed meeting Alexei's Parents
Miroslav and Luba are warm-hearted, down-to-earth people
We celebrated their 28th Anniversary, (they had known each other since school)
As an Army conscript, Miroslav had been sent from the Ukraine to Magadan. He made a good friend who was from Magadan itself, and after release, decided to stay
He did go back for Luba.....who against her Mother's wishes followed her new Husband to Magadan......"I cried for weeks" She told us
They lived in a hostel for 9 years until they were finally allocated their own apartment, raised two fine children, Alexei and Larisa, and built a very successful retail business
Miroslav has a terrific twinkle in his eyes, and now knows an English word - "John"
This is quickly followed by, (in Russian),"Drink your beer"
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