Vladimir Nikolaievitch Chkoundenkov

Vladimir is involved in the collaborations between CERN and JINR (Joint Institute for Nuclear Research, in Dubna, 120km north-east of Moscow).

Mikhael Yurevitch Lermontov

Related to the poet Mikhael Yurevitch Lermontov (1814-1841) who wrote and lived in Serednikovo. Works for the Government in patrimony preservation and also in private business.

Yelena Vladimirovna Lermontov

Mikhael's wife and manager of a foundry, converted from military use.

Father Kyrill Kopeykin

Head of one of the departments at the Spiritual Academy of St Petersburg. Holds a degree in physics, which he studied before becoming a clergyman.

Irina Vassilevskaya

Our interpreter. She interpreted the speeches at the seminar for me, and also accompanied us during our visits.

Yanna Tishnovo

Our second interpreter. They switched between them, but Yanna did not go with us to St Petersburg.

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