Dear Alexey,
Don't apologize. What you have to say is always so much above the average current of what we read. Thank you from an American in Paris who studied Russian in college and spent the summer of 1964 in Russia or rather USSR, but whose Russian has since gone to sleep--not completely, but not active. If you ever come to Paris, let me know. Or if you have any questions I might answer, let me know.
I'm a great Nabokov fan, but not a scholar, having worked in publishing and advertising all my life. Now quite retired, mostly forced, because of health.
All best, and keep sending in the BEST of all contributions!
Jack Liesveld
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