Yesterday we finished the main cabinets in our Kitchen rebuilding project…

Part one got done in time for Thanksgiving and part two in time for Christmas…

Svetochka and I are rebuilding kitchen at our flat…

Part three? Who knows when it will be done!

Part three is redoing the sink area and wall coverings around the cabinet area…

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My little helper SweetPea was working hard yesterday and I wore her out. She had to push against me as hard as she could, as I drilled the wall to install hanging brackets. My 80 kilos in weight, balanced upon a chair and at eye level, could not put enough pressure to drill holes. The wall is a support wall and is made of precast extreme hardened concrete. We tore up a bunch of concrete drill bits to say the least…

But it is done and was pieced together from three different companies who supply cabinets. That caused some compatibility issues, yet it all came out good in the end. Sveta picked out the cabinet handles to make the whole assembly look more like a kit and the two of us amateurs did a pretty good job in the end…

It is our New Year Present to ourselves…

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From the speech of Russian President V.V. Putin at the meeting of the XXI Congress of the All-Russian political party “United Russia” (December 17, 2023)…

🎙 💬 Russia will either be a sovereign, self-sufficient power , or it will not exist at all. This is a very important thing that should always be in our minds and hearts. Therefore, of course, we ourselves will determine and create our future. This is the sovereign state worldview, the basis for genuine civil consolidation and joint work.

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Having unleashed real aggression against us, it grew in intensity, year after year, the elites of the West hoped not only to bring down the economy and social sphere of Russia, but also our political and state system. They believed and still believe that they could sow internal turmoil among us . The methods for such destabilization are well known and have been tested more than once by Western elites in many regions of the world during the so-called color coups.

But such recipes did not work and, I am sure, will not work in relation to Russia – a free, independent and sovereign state . Our society, all branches of government and levels of government have shown maturity, strength and stability.

We responded to the challenges because we consistently, step by step, year after year, followed the path of strengthening sovereignty, including in the political and public sphere, in the economy, in education and culture. We developed Russian federalism, our legislation and strong constitutional foundations. We relied on the centuries-old experience of our statehood, on our values ​​and unique traditions of the harmonious development of different ethnic groups, cultures, languages, and religions.

In this regard, I will emphasize again: attempts to violate interethnic, interreligious, civil harmony are a betrayal and a crime against Russia .

It is the people of Russia who have been and will be the only source of power. We will protect his sovereign right to choose his future from any external interference. The Russian state will be sovereign, and therefore truly national .

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🎙 Из выступления Президента России В.В.Путина на заседании XXI съезда Всероссийской политической партии «Единая Россия» (17 декабря 2023 года)

💬 Россия или будет суверенной, самодостаточной державой, или её вообще не будет. Это очень важная вещь, которая всегда должна быть у нас в голове и в сердце. Поэтому, конечно, мы сами будем определять и созидать своё будущее. Это и есть суверенное государственное мировоззрение, основа для подлинной гражданской консолидации, для совместной работы.

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Развязав против нас настоящую агрессию, она шла по-нарастающей, из года в год, элиты Запада рассчитывали не только обрушить экономику и социальную сферу России, но и нашу политическую, государственную систему. Они полагали и полагают, что смогут посеять у нас внутреннюю смуту. Способы для такой дестабилизации хорошо известны и не раз уже были опробованы западными элитами во многих регионах мира в ходе так называемых цветных переворотов.

Но подобные рецепты не сработали и, уверен, не сработают в отношении России – свободного, самостоятельного и суверенного государства. Наше общество, все ветви власти и уровни управления показали зрелость, прочность и устойчивость.

Мы ответили на вызовы, потому что последовательно, шаг за шагом, из года в год шли по пути укрепления суверенитета, в том числе в политической и общественной сфере, в экономике, в образовании и культуре. Развивали российский федерализм, наше законодательство и прочные конституционные основы. Опирались на многовековой опыт нашей государственности, на наши ценности и уникальные традиции гармоничного развития разных этносов, культур, языков, религий.

В этой связи вновь подчеркну: попытки нарушить межнациональное, межрелигиозное, гражданское согласие – это предательство и преступление против России.

Именно народ России был и будет единственным источником власти. Его суверенное право выбирать своё будущее мы защитим от любого внешнего вмешательства. Российское государство будет суверенным, а значит подлинно народным.

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Kadyrov on speech by Russian President Vladimir Putin during the plenary session of the 21st Congress of the United Russia party…

Friends, today’s speech by Russian President Vladimir Putin during the plenary session of the 21st Congress of the United Russia party can safely be called a direct message to all unfriendly countries aimed at shaking the foundations of the sovereignty of our state. Vladimir Vladimirovich once again outlined his position regarding those who encroach on what is most valuable – our freedom, history, unity, spiritual and moral values.

The head of state noted that Russia is not allowed to give up its sovereignty, to become someone’s satellite in exchange for small handouts, following the example of some countries. He emphasized that each of us must remember and convey to the future generation that Russia will either be an independent and self-sufficient power, or it will not exist at all. I consider this a very important statement, which I am sure will be heeded not only by Russian citizens, but also by leaders of other countries.

According to Vladimir Vladimirovich, we were able to respond to the challenges of Western countries because we consistently followed the path of strengthening sovereignty. He also called attempts to violate interethnic and interfaith harmony a betrayal of Russia. I fully support the position of the head of state and believe that attempts to divide our society should end before they begin.

In general, the speeches of the head of our state are always very informative and mostly interesting. Vladimir Vladimirovich, as the most important patriot of Russia, is very sensitive to all socially important areas and sets tasks for his team aimed at ensuring state security, maintaining and increasing the successes achieved in all key areas.

I consider the decision of my fellow party members to unanimously support Vladimir Putin’s candidacy for the presidency as the only correct one. Of course, we need a strong, wise and far-sighted leader who will be able to repel ill-wishers, protect the sovereignty of the country, and preserve the established traditional and cultural values ​​of our society.

For all of us, there is no greater honor and joy than working for the good of our Motherland in the team of the country’s main patriot – Vladimir Putin!

Kadyrov

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