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Hi Lyudmila ,

So , then I misunderstood you or the translation was not all that correct.

But , I must tell you , that now I must disappoint you.First about my many visits to USSR Poland.

Back then there were many people , who were asking for money - on the streets.

Like I said before , there were great differences in wealth and life style , and opportunities , for people with a certain social background.

In those days , I gave much money to the people in need.Everyone who is in a bad situation , and who is asking me for help , I will help to the best of my possibilities.

Like Jesus said in the Bible , what I own is yours ...

You have to share what you can.
My primary goal to visit Ukraine , was not to look for cheap sex.

Although I am a foreigner there and I don't speak Ukrainian or Russian (but people may think that of me).

I was curious , if there had been changes , in people's life (style) in comparison to the life , when the USSR was still intact.

And , yes , I was wondering , if there would be people on the streets , who would ask me for help.

In anticipation to this , I had a special budget , to give to people in need of help.

Remember , I am a Russian but I am also a Christian.

And , it is sad to say , that there were many people who asked me for (some) money.

Young , old , very old , male , female.

I remember this woman of about 30 ~ 35 yrs.One early evening I was walking around the neighbourhood.

I saw her asking everyone for money.And then she came to me.She said - baby , baby while putting her hands on her belly.

Clearly she was pregnant and expecting in not so long time.Then she also said that she had a little child at home of about 2 yrs.

And she had no money , to buy food for that child .So , what would you do ??

Was she lying , could be.But then , what if she was telling the truth ???

In the other days , I saw her again in the daytime , in that same area.

So , all in all , I believe that I gave her 5 times some money.I don't keep a record of how much I give to someone.

But when it is about a little child , I am inclined to give much more.So , all in all , I believe that I gave her (more or less)around 150,00 $.

I am not counting the other people and charities , to whom I also gave or donated.

Like I said , I have a budget to give away.

But , yes , I was sad to notice that there were still people , who could not make ends meet.

In any way , I felt , as if I was back home.Back with the Russian people.

Yes , it was a revealing experience.
When everything with this Covid pandemic has gone away , I will go back.

And for sure , I will have that special budget ready ...

One more note about this young female student.She was very sweet and genuine.She was kind and friendly.

And she was really down to earth and had a soft character.She was not trying to impress me in any way.

I don't know , why she was walking in the (late) evening hours and asking for money.

She had no fear or nervousness.She was at peace with the moment.

She felt safe and secure in my presence.

When it is in the stars , that our paths must cross again ,I will ask her for a drink and possibly dinner.

And see if I can learn a bit more about her.I don't know , how she is doing at this moment.

But I hope , that life has improved for her.And maybe now she has a good and stable relation.

So , is another meeting in the future ...........

22.01.21

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