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pandora2dogranch.bsky.social @pandora2dogranch.bsky.social

Yup. He was recruited after 1987 trip with Ivana to Moscow

jul 24, 2025, 3:19 am • 1 0

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Alice in Wonderland @myrtilleetfraise.bsky.social

Perhaps before, by Ivana, who grew up in the USSR

jul 25, 2025, 4:22 pm • 1 0 • view
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pandora2dogranch.bsky.social @pandora2dogranch.bsky.social

Good point

jul 26, 2025, 12:43 am • 0 0 • view
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pandora2dogranch.bsky.social @pandora2dogranch.bsky.social

Chekoslovakia?

jul 25, 2025, 8:45 pm • 0 0 • view
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Alice in Wonderland @myrtilleetfraise.bsky.social

It was a satellite state within the Soviet sphere of influence. Czechoslovakia was a communist country under Soviet domination from 1948 to 1989, and a member of the Warsaw Pact. So yeah, like Belarus now, de jure separate and de facto owned by Russia.

jul 25, 2025, 9:54 pm • 2 0 • view
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pandora2dogranch.bsky.social @pandora2dogranch.bsky.social

Well said. Can't believe I spelled Czechoslovakia wrong. 👍👍👍

jul 26, 2025, 12:39 am • 1 0 • view
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Alice in Wonderland @myrtilleetfraise.bsky.social

Lol it's not the easiest thing to spell. I had a friend from there so I know 1 word in Czech. Ahoi It means hello (Lol of course it does, any sailor can tell you that 🤣)

jul 26, 2025, 1:33 am • 1 0 • view
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pandora2dogranch.bsky.social @pandora2dogranch.bsky.social

Thanks. There are days I think my IQ has dribbled out of my ear.😆

jul 26, 2025, 1:57 am • 0 0 • view