.. and what is really hilarious -- it is to find out that this very story, which I supposed to be only known in Russia, is read to children in Finland! Actually not much people from Russia ever read this story, but almost all watched a cartoon.

By the way, thanks for welcoming! I doubt I'll have an opportunity in 2013, though I aim for the next Summer. And one more thing, mind if we exchange mail adresses to stay in contact? Mine is pkawol (at) gmail (dot) com.