About the book: year / A book-observation of the English, their mentality, traditions and habits, a kind of travel diary of a Russian journalist and teacher, the wife of an Englishman. Comparison of English and Russian worldviews, views on family, career, one’s place in society, different approaches to gender roles, equality, freedom of speech and other controversial topics. Bold, witty and fascinating sketches have gained many fans and critics among the Russian-speaking population of Great Britain.