Hello brother. You are well, no? This is good. I have been thinking of you and family. Past three weeks have been... stressful. Had to get job before man at apartments would give me room. Had to stay with Pyotr. Finally, I get job. It is at pet store, with man named Alfonso. Ha. Alfonso. Silly name for serious guy. I am not earning much, but I am working. I will send what I can. Unfortunately, landlord wanted three months up front. Three months! I am having job for one day, and he takes salary for two months. This city is shithole, full of shit people. Whole place smells like whorehouse, too.
Apartment is not good, this is sure. But, pet store is okay. Get to spend days with little furry creatures. Very calming. Alfonso does not relax, though. He is always wanting me to clean this tank, or buy this food, or feed this animal. Sometimes I am wondering, if we are in Russia, if he is getting killed for being such an otmorozok. Animals, though, they are nice enough. They do not complain so much, at least.

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Dmitri.