One European, perhaps a member of Komsomol

Decided to paint every day life in the old regime.

After that I only understand the sound of the bells bells bells and someone in a hurry.

Carolyn

On Jul 25, 2012, at 10:10 PM, Alexey Sklyarenko wrote:

CK: in Russian the safety razor is not a 'Vilkinsonka,' but a Zhiletka, as I wrote!

Carolyn's attempt to shave using a waistcoat reminds me of Mandelshtam's verses:

Один еврей, должно быть, комсомолец,
Живописать решил дворянский старый быт:
На закладной под звуки колоколец
Помещик в подорожную спешит.

Alexey Sklyarenko

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