I am a little familiar with Dina Sergeevna, and now I see father Yanis for the first time. A man in a formal business suit stares at me for a long time, as if trying to read my mind. The energy of Artur Removich is overwhelming. I want to turn away, but I can withstand a tenacious male gaze.

- This is Alena, - Jan introduces me to my parents. “If you forgot, I’ll remind you: I don’t favor visits without a call,” he immediately continues.

- I called. You did not answer. We're going to the airport. Dina insisted that we come to you, although I could discuss my...