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Category: October Notes

October Notes – 2

This Monument to the Conquerors of Space is situated close to VDNKh metro station. I always enjoy its graceful silhouette on my way to and back from filming.

The Ostankino TV tower always lurks in the distance (in the photo it’s on the right). The actual walk takes some 15 or 20 minutes depending on one’s pace. Both structures, though, inspire and demonstrate the power of human will and goal-setting. It’s incredible that only a hundred years ago people only started to fly, and now mankind is thinking of a mission to Mars!

October Notes – 1

My new feature is dedicated to various notes made in the month of October. In Russia this is always the month when trees finally turn yellow and red, and the sun sheds its previous amber light in all directions.

Today we recorded three episodes for two Russian TV program about history. Also, in September I’ve contributed some 7 or 8 articles to different editions, including two academic publications. Once I’m done with these ones, I’m going to switch to books that I’ve planned to translate and to write.

It’s funny how the world listens to us and provides us with what we’ve asked for. I wanted to focus on writing – and this is now happening. I have focused so much that these opportunities come in packs, and I sometimes barely manage to handle things. But it’s happening, and I’m very glad. There’s still some way to go, but I’m on track.

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