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Could you share an hour a week with Taras?

Taras lives alone and has no family nearby; a weekly hour of conversation would transform the week.

🇷🇺 420212, Kazan, Tatarstan, Russia196 views
Gleb Sergei Novikov
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Kazan
I'm writing for my neighbor Taras, who's 94. Taras lives alone in Kazan, and lost a spouse of many years last year. The nearest family lives on the other side of the country. Taras loves birdwatching, and would enjoy someone to chat with. An hour a week, perhaps on Saturday afternoon, would mean the world. We can also arrange a phone call if you can't visit in person. All visitors will be introduced by me and I'll be there at the first meeting. I'll share references and, if you'd like, a short orientation from the local befriending charity. No special skills are needed - just kindness and patience. Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
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1 hour a week
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In person in Kazan
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kindness, patience
#companionship#elderly#visiting

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  • Bo-ra Jung-hee Choi 🇰🇷

    I live about 4 km from Kazan. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Flexible on timing.

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  • Isaiah P. JosephPhoto verified

    stay strong. Hope the doctors have good news. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. God bless.

    • Asad Junaid Memon

      you're not alone, Gleb. Hope the doctors have good news. God bless

      • Nusrat Rina Majumder

        wishing you the best, Gleb. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Kazan.

        • Rahim Faruk Sheikh

          hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I have a 13 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Blessings.

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