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My grandfather Valdemar has cherished pigeon flying since he was a child.
He enjoys how freely they can rise and soar in the air.
I think deep down he imagines himself in their place, free and flying.
This feeling of inner freedom is something I inherited from him.

Grandmother Nadin is very hardworking. She always puts the maximum amount of energy into her work, family and garden. I inherited her passion for activity. I also get completely energized when I enjoy what I'm doing.

Grandmother Lyubushka is very sociable and knows everyone in town. Working as a salesperson, she fully utilized her talent for communication. I credit her with my ability to understand and build good relationships with other people.

My grandfather Vladimir, my father's father, was a creative person.
Unfortunately, he isn't in any of the photographs. He loved drawing and worked for the local newspaper. He also made his own metal embossings. Several of them are shown in the picture with my grandmother Lyubushka. I inherited his creative outlook and my passion for art from him.