and then, together with boris pyatrovsky, they saved the hermitage masterpieces that were perishing in damp basements. culture, as always, was financed on a residual basis. so only moscow could decide whether the museum would receive the money or not. of course, i accepted people, but considering that the country was very large, you yourself understand that this matter was simply unrealistic, but somehow she and pyatrovsky, it means, got an appointment with me. it was such a very businesslike conversation, very qualified. with experience, he will take half a step back, go around on the other side, and still bring the decision to the end. you constantly live and work surrounded by the strongest, most powerful men in our country. what qualities do you value in men? to a man, i value intelligence first of all, i value determination, strength in the good sense of this words, will. colleagues, i’ll go out now for this. alexandrovich was a lawyer by training, he was a very bright person, a caring person, able to speak, able to persuade, i fell under his charm, and i supported sobchak, we sta