Russian Dolls: Passionista Cancelista

A few weeks ago I wrote a blog about Renata Krumer's Passionista Movement.  Apparently it was something new she started that she was hoping would take off.  A lot of "reality stars" try to make the most of their 15 minutes of fame by branching out into other businesses, like Michael and Marina's laughable cookbook idea and ridiculous talk show aspirations.  Renata's idea, helping people to achieve their full potential, seemed to be more in line with the kind of person she is, compassionate, considerate of other's feelings, helpful.  She started this Passionista Movement with the best of intentions and I'm sure to make money down the road if it was successful. I woke up this morning wondering what happened at the first meeting, scheduled for October 9th, 2011.  Imagine my disappointment to read what she had posted the night before at 11:20 PM?  

Hello! Due to unexpected travel plans, tomorrows

meeting will be canceled! Sorry for the 

inconvenience.

Posted October 8 at 11:20 PM

Now can someone please tell me who gets unexpected travel arrangement at 11:20 at night?  Something that is so important it cannot wait until after the 3PM meeting that 5 people had planned to attend...or did they?  These 5 people were members as soon as the site was up and signed up to attend immediately.  It made me suspicious then and it makes me suspicious now.  Unless they were friends of Renata's and wanted to make it seem like people were interested.  It seems to me that even "reality" isn't real these days.  Maybe the "passionista" has become a "cancelista?"  

You can click on the picture and it will enlarge for you to see the website and comment.  

Picture credit: Renata Krumer's Passionista Movement

Russian Dolls: Recap of Episode 8 "It Take DVA To Tango"

 

If you haven’t already seen it, episode 8 is on you tube.com of all places. I placed the video here for those of you who miss the show and want to see 8 before the marathon on October 7^th at 8AM ET.

The young Russians are all out at a restaurant playing with a Buddha figurine when Anna asks, “How is everyone’s love life?” Anastasia is very happy with Vlad. Anna announces she has found somebody for herself, he is funny, smart, has a great job, great body, he’s every girl’s dream. He is even learning Russian for her! They have been dating two months. This sounds very promising, except in the earlier episodes Anna confessed that she has cheated on every boyfriend she has had. Anna has trust issues and this guy is moving too fast for her taste.

Renata and Boris go out to eat, a date night. They are both believers in keeping their marriage fresh and Boris thinks this can come in the form of a rose or a trip or anything and he hands Renata an envelope. In the envelope is a present…dance lessons, something they can do together. Renata is thrilled and the best part is she can schedule it whenever she wants, so Boris says.

Anthony, Anna’s boyfriend, wants to get a tattoo, the words “I won’t kill you, but I’ll watch you die.” Then Anthony mentions he has to go out of town on business and Anna says good she will go out herself. Anthony starts asking her where she is going. Anna admits she hasn’t been out alone in two months, and she wants to keep her independence.

Renata calls for Tango lessons and the class for the beginners is only given on Tuesdays. Tuesday is the night Boris plays poker for many years. Problem for Renata. Boris comes home and what are the first words out of his mouth? “I can’t wait for Tuesday to go out with the boys.” Now come on, that was so scripted! Renata tells him she has a problem and he can’t say no, she scheduled the dancing class for Tuesday. Boris is not happy and he is even more upset when she says it’s every Tuesday. Boris is flexible, but he does not go dancing on Tuesdays.

Anthony gets his tattoo and takes off on his business trip and Anna is left on her own to go out. She meets the girls at a club. Suddenly they are all friends again. Remember their issues on Russian New Year? Well, they are all cleared up for this episode. She confides in the girls that her boyfriend is planning their future and she is just living in the moment. Anna says she needs space. And then she adds Tommy, a guy she used to date, has been texting her at least once a day. She is thinking of hanging out with him and wants their opinion. Diana is all for it. Diana thinks she has commitment issues because she wants to see Tommy and is afraid of getting serious with Anthony.

I guess Boris changed his mind because Renata and Boris are at the dance school for their first lesson. The first thing Boris says is that he doesn’t like the Tango, it’s boring.  He would rather play cards with the boys, but he wants to make Renata happy. Boris actually enjoyed the lesson.

Anna meets Tommy at the pool hall. She doesn’t think of it as cheating, she calls it harmless hanging out, not a date. It’s one game of pool. No big deal. Then Tommy says if he wins she should give him a kiss and she agrees to the bet…SCRIPTED! All of a sudden Tommy’s balls are all going into the pockets. They kiss. She said it felt completely wrong.

Diana can’t wait to find out what happened with Anna and Tommy and she tells her they hung out and kissed. Anna says she didn’t feel anything for him. She regretted going. She doesn’t know if she should tell Anthony about it. It was a mistake and she has to tell Anthony so she doesn’t have a lie between them. She cares for Anthony.

Anthony and Anna meet at 1001 Nights restaurant. She is going to come clean about Tommy. Anthony confesses to Anna that he is falling for her. He never felt this way before. Anna is pretty serious and tells him she has to tell him something. She went to play pool with another guy. He asks what else happened. She says she kissed him. He asks her to repeat it. She says they kissed. Anthony seems visibly upset and gets up. He takes his jacket and leaves. Anna starts crying. She walks out. Anthony is getting in his car. He speeds off and she is on the floor crying. She just lost an amazing guy. She ends up at Diana’s and Anastasia and Eddie are there. She was upset and needed her “friends.” She tells them she is upset about her breakup. She was hoping he would forgive her but he just walked out.

My two cents: This episode is about two of my favorite cast members, Renata and Anna. Let’s take Renata first. I get the impression that Boris and Renata never fight, so this little tiff about the dance lessons almost makes no sense. Knowing Renata, from watching earlier episodes, it would have made more sense if she had chosen a different ballroom dance offered on another night that would not have conflicted with Boris’ poker game. Renata is a peacemaker and loves Boris. However, if she had done that there would have been no drama, therefore the dance she wants to learn must be on Tuesdays so Boris can raise his voice and then give in. Love Renata and Boris, great couple.

Now too many things were wrong with the Anna script. First of all, all the girls are very chummy after the big fight and words that were exchanged on Russian New Years. You would think they would still be angry if it had been a real fight. Second of all Anna says she has been dating Anthony for two months and yet he was NOT at the Russian New Year’s party. The New Year’s episode (6) aired September 15^th and I am sure this episode was not filmed two or more months later, giving Anna time to date Anthony. Their timeline is a mess. It makes everything they say and do unbelievable. Third, Anna tells Anthony about her date with Tommy. There is no discussion at all, Anthony gets up and leaves. Anna doesn’t say wait, let me explain, or even go after him and make any attempt to let him know that the kiss made her realize how much she cares for Anthony. Even when she went to see her “friends” her emotions were subdued, not like someone who just broke up with the love of her life. I don’t get it. It makes me think these two guys were just brought in to create a storyline and nothing is real. By the way, they could have eliminated all those meaningless confessionals with Diana, Anastasia and especially the ones with Eddie and Albert, who only insult women, and spend more time on the storyline of the breakup. There is only twenty minutes to work with and they should make the most of it, but they don’t. But, who am I? I am not a writer or producer so what do I know? I know a bad show when I see one.

If you don’t want to wait until October 7^th the video is below. Now when have you ever heard of a show airing a new episode on you tube?

Picture and video credit: Lifetime

Russian Dolls: Renata At Dionne Warwick Party!

Dionne, Renata, Montel

Renata recently attended a party honoring legendary singer, Dionne Warwick.  She posted a couple of pictures of the event.  Renata says she had a great conversation with Montel Williams, who also attended, and she says he speaks Russian!  I wish she would have shared some more of the details concerning the event.  But I found a couple of additional pictures to post here.  Renata was looking stunning as usual!



If anyone will be missed from Russian Dolls, it will be Renata!  Good luck to you Renata!

Russian Dolls: Renata's Passionista Movement

There is something very likable about Renata Krumer!  Maybe it's her friendly, gentle personality, maybe it's her ability to talk to people and relax them, maybe it's her style and class and the professional way she carries herself?  Maybe all of the above.  In any case, I wish the show Russian Dolls would have put the spotlight on her more and much less on Marina, who has none of these traits.  But I digress.  I see that Renata is having a "Passionista Movement" meeting on Sunday, October 9th at The New Cats Cafe located at 2027 Emmons Avenue in Brooklyn at 3 PM. 

The purpose of the group, according to Renata is "I believe in passion, I believe in love, I believe that all people are outstanding! Our Passionista Movement will be a force, that will help people to achieve and share their achievments with the world. Open up about your passion. The world needs to know!"

In this meeting, Renata says, "I would love to hear and to talk about your passions, about your concerns related to your passions, about steps that you have to take to succeed with your passion! Start believing in yourself, the world will follow!"

If you are interested in attending or knowing more, here is the link to the website where you can contact Renata and be on your way to following your dreams: http://www.meetup.com/PassionistaMovement/



Russian Dolls: Renata Krumer's Facebook Page

I just discovered Renata's Facebook Page.  As you would expect, her page suits her personality.  She has inspirational quotes of hers there, which gives us something to think about.  She includes things that are happening in the show and with the cast.  Video clips, interviews, pictures. 

Renata does not fit the Russian stereotype that the community was complaining about.  I have watched four episodes and it's impossible to say anything bad about her.  She has a sweet personality.  She is loving towards her husband and friends, she has compassion, and she listens when people talk.  She is always dressed in good taste and exemplifies the word class.  It is obvious that she is not just the founder and CEO of Outstanding You, she also lives what she teaches.  Unfortunately, none of her cast mates have signed up for lessons. 



Bravo Renata!  If Brighton Beach was an oyster, you would be the pearl!

Picture Credit: Renata's Facebook Page

Renata's Facebook Page

Russian Dolls: Cindy Adams + Two Dolls



Equals an interesting conversation! Too bad one of the “dolls” is Marina. In an interview over tea, Cindy talks with Renata and Marina from Russian Dolls. Renata, always very ladylike, is in sharp contrast to the ever obnoxious and complaining Marina. Renata explains how the community of Brighton Beach became populated with Russian immigrants, much like many of the neighborhoods in NYC. New York City is known for its ethnic communities where immigrants stick together and try to keep their customs and traditions from their native countries alive.

Marina tries to justify her own obnoxiousness by saying it’s a trait of all Russian women who were being treated like second class citizens in Russia and are now asserting themselves. However, Renata, who is also from Russia never displays this trait, instead she manages to remain pleasant and conduct herself professionally and with class. Marina takes credit for supplying the show with all its cast members, except one, who she hates. Now that’s a big surprise! She claims her husband talked her into doing the show because it would be good for business (INSERT EYE ROLL!) I do not believe that for one second. In the end of the interview, Marina seizes one last opportunity to “zing” Sveta. Frankly, I cannot wait for the episode to air, so I can see who behaved the worst. Shall we take bets?

Cindy notes that when Marina gets off her chair she leaves gold dust behind…read the article to see where she thinks it came from!


Picture credit: www.boston.com
Article: NY Post Cindy Adams



Russian Dolls: Renata Krumer Interview

Renata was recently interviewed by Michelle Rivera of Mommy To Hollywood, and she had a lot to say. Renata is a very busy business woman. In addition to being on Russian Dolls, Renata has her own, popular radio show and is also the founder and CEO of Outstanding You. Some of the highlights of the interview will follow and at the end you will find the link to the entire article.

Renata’s radio show discusses woman’s issues. Renata is all about helping women with their problems and achieving their full potential. Her company, Outstanding You, also works in that capacity, as well as, perform services of organizing and hosting events.

Renata accepted the role in the new series because it gives her an opportunity to have new experiences and represent her culture. Her son was concerned for the way she, herself, may be portrayed on the show. However, she herself, was not concerned. The cameras are capturing who is really is and allowing her to reach a larger audience.

Picture and Interview: http://mommyhoodtohollywood.com/wp/?p=1310



Russian Dolls: Recap Episode 3 “Tough Russian Love”

Impossible Mom or Spoiled Brat?

“Tough Russian Love” is an episode about Anastasia and her relationship with her mother. But it also speaks to the impossible demands of Russian parents on their children and the fact that Russians, are in general, impossible to please.

First thing we hear is Anastasia’s bio, while they show her getting a fake tan a la Jersey Shore. Her family moved here from the Ukraine when she was three years old because they wanted her to have a good education. Her father was the director of a psychiatric facility and her mother was an actress and they both sacrificed their careers to come here. As these words come out of her mouth, in walk her friends and she is asking where’s the alcohol? They begins round after round of vodka shots with her friends. You get the impression that she doesn’t appreciate all they have given up.

Anastasia lives with Diana. Eddie is visiting. Anastasia says she is a political science major and wants to change to speech. She explains she has been indecisive because she has options and it is taking her a while to decide what career she wants to go into. Her parents pay for her education. They have told her that as long as she is in school they will take care of her. She says she is trying so hard to become something, to have a career, but she keeps switching majors. Her father told her that no matter what she chooses she needs to like it. But Aanstasia is 25 years old already. Most students graduate at 22. Private colleges cost close to 25 to 30 thousand per year. We don’t know what college she is attending, but at that cost, her extra three years may have added a financial burden to her family.

Over to the gym where Renata Krumer is working out. She says she is determined to live every day as a beautiful person. Her husband Boris looks like a Russian gangster, aggressive and tough. Inside he is her cookie. She has a lot of jobs: she hosts events, and she hosts one of the most popular radio shows of Brighton Beach. She and Boris will be hosting the opening of a new Russian restaurant, 1,001 Nights, and she is going to be singing for the very first time, so she is rehearsing and very nervous. Boris is coaching her as though he knows something about singing. She says, for a Russian man to feel like a man, he has to be in control. He wants her performance to be good so they will get more business and make more money. Even Renata says he is a terrible teacher, although his intentions are good.

Anastasia meets her mom for dinner. Her mom is always on her case about something, anything. Her mother asks how she is and asks about college and her current major. Anastasia tells her is switched to Speech Therapy. Her mother says that is the third major she has had. Her mom says that they have supported her, but they are getting old. They love her, but there comes a time when she has to be an adult and become responsible for her life. Her mother wants her to finish school, have a career, get married and have kids. Russian moms expect a lot out of their kids. Anastasia perceives her mother’s comments as having a lack of faith and confidence in her, instead of the concern that she is really expressing. Anastasia thinks her mother sees her as a loser. Then she announces she is 25! At 25 she is just starting a Speech Therapy major? I happen to know that this will require several more years of schooling. The Master’s Degree alone takes an additional two years after getting the bachelor’s degree. She tells her mom she wants to be independent and take care of herself and asks her mom to be patient with her. She needs more time. I think Anastasia is really taking advantage of her parent’s generosity.

Renata and Boris go to check out 1001 Nights before she has to perform. She says she feels like Barbra Streisand. As she rehearses at the restaurant, Boris is coaching her like we are at a sporting event. He is shouting instructions and bound to make her more nervous and less confident. He is too critical and it’s upsetting her.

Anastasia says her mom in a nag. She doesn’t accept that Anastasia is growing up and won’t let go. Because she switched majors a few times and is still torn, she decides to meet with a career counselor. She says she is double majoring in political science and speech. She wants to make sure that every decision she makes in her life is perfect. She just wants to make her parents proud. After hearing what Anastasia has to say, the counselor says she would advise her to lean towards law. Anastasia seems happy with her assessment. Now she is considering law school.

Renata meets with Svetlana to ask how she should deal with Boris. She explains about the restaurant opening and her singing. Svetlana tells her she can do whatever she wants to do. That’s when Renata reveals that Boris’ coaching is too aggressive like Russian KGB. Svetlana’s advice? Boris wants to be in control, let him be in control and then turn around and do what you want to do. Renata decides to tune out Boris for the sake of her performance.

Anastasia and mom meet again. She asks Anastasia how is everything. She is excited to tell her mom about the career counselor. Anastasia says the counselor asked her a lot of questions and told her to stick with law. Her mother thinks this is a serious decision because they have to consider how to pay for law school. Anastasia says she will take out loans. Her mother asks who will pay the loans. Anastasia says she will. Anastasia gets upset, she thinks her mother isn’t proud of her or supporting her and is just worried about the money. Her mother is struggling to communicate in English for the show, so maybe she cannot say everything she wants to say. Anastasia gets hysterical and lays into her mother before allowing her to say what her concerns are. Her mother is worried about how she will pay for her loans, which is legitimate, but Anastasia just curses her out. She tells her to leave and go home. The hurt expression on her mother’s face is heart breaking. “This is why I hate you and don’t want to be around you,” she says to her mother. It’s very brutal. She keeps complaining that she doesn’t support her, BUT she is 25 years old and still in school and her parents have been paying all these years already! Her mother reluctantly leaves, but not before telling her how much she loves her. Anastasia doesn’t get it, she doesn’t understand her mother’s concerns and never lets her talk. Law school is another three years after she gets her bachelor degree and more expensive. Any good mother would be concerned.

Anastasia tells Diana about her meeting with her mother. Because her mother is worried about the loans, the girls perceive that as seeing the bad in everything and always wanting more. Russian parents are tough and have high expectations. But, Anastasia needs to grow up. At 25 she should be out on her own supporting herself. I wonder who is paying her share of the rent for the apartment?

Renata gets ready for her event. Boris criticizes her dress as being too summery. Her boots don’t go with the dress. Renata decides she will not let Boris stress her out. They arrive at the restaurant where she will be singing with Boris for the first time. All the cast is there to support them. By the way, she did change her dress after all. And Marina shows up with her annoying high pitched voice! Renata announces the opening and starts singing while everyone is dancing. When they are done, she sees everyone is happy. Boris grabs her and says we need to talk. He says he tried so hard to explain to her what she needed to do. It’s mind boggling how great she did. He can’t stop complimenting her.

We end at Anastasia and Diana’s place. Anastasia has invited her mother over. She wants to explain to her mother why she reacted the way she did so she will understand. Her mother understands they have issues because of the loans. Her mother says she is proud of her because she is a strong person. Anastasia says she was so mad because she felt she wasn’t being accepted. She apologizes and says she is sorry. Her mother says it has never happened before and she was a little bit frustrated, and maybe she was wrong, and she thanks her daughter for the apology. Then she apologizes herself.

My two cents: Boris needs to ease up on Renata. He cannot control her every move. He should stick to his own business and let her run her own life. She is 46 years old and very successful lin her own right. She is nice enough to let him have a say or ask for his opinion, but he really takes the control issue too far.

Anastasia was very wrong to talk to her mother the way she did. Her parents have paid for her education and she is 25. That is three extra years of tuition. If she had decided on law school at 18 she would have been graduating already. Her parents should not be punished for her indecision and she should have seen a counselor a long time ago. The way she poke to her mother was simply unforgivable!

Is Anastasia’s mother impossible OR is Anastasia a spoiled brat? Let us know what you think.

Picture credit: Lifetime

Russian Dolls: Recap Episode 2 “From Ukraine With Love"

Seems like the Fashion Show was in February



Here we go! This episode is basically all about Anna and her modeling school. Modeling is her life. Anna came from the Ukraine when she was 9 years old. Anna says she and her family, including her grandmother, live in a small two bedroom apartment…grandma sleeps on the couch. Her mother is judgmental whenever she looks at Anna’s photo shoots and that makes Anna work even harder. Anna says that guys are just a hobby for her, she has gone out with many and cheated on all of them. Anna’s modeling school is called Link Model Management. She invests everything she earns into her school hoping that it will be successful enough to one day move her family out of that small apartment.

Anna school is having a modeling show. If the show is succesful, she will get new girls to enroll. She plans on opening more businesses in the future. The show requires a lot of planning, she has to get the models ready and she has to promote it. Renata Krumer, a local radio host and celebrity, has offered to host it. Anna’s mother will be listening to the radio as Anna is a guest on Renata’s show to discuss her fashion show. One hundred people are expected to be guests.

Meanwhile, Anna also needs to relax with her friends. All work and no play makes her exhausted. She goes out with Albert and Eddie and Anastasia and Diana, for a few drinks. The discussion starts off with a little joking and Anna makes the mistake of telling Eddie he has no money. That comment is extremely insulting to Russian men. Eddie immediately lashes out at Anna and hits her where it hurts. He calls her a fake model and says she has done as a model. He says her modeling school with 12 year old models is nothing. Anna cries in anger and frustration. Her feelings are hurt. Eddie went in for the kill. Anna goes outside to cry. Eddie feels bad and goes out to apologize to her. She doesn’t want to hear anything from him. As far as she is concerned Eddie has crossed the line.

At Anna’s modeling school, Anastasia pays her a surprise visit. She wants to make sure Anna is okay after the fight with Eddie. Eddie was going to come, but Anna insists she doesn’t want to see him, she is still mad at him. Anastasia feels that Russian guys make sincere apologies. Anna holds grudges. Anastasia, who has been friends with Eddie for 16 years, says she should be thankful he apologized, but Anna says he didn’t mean it.

Anna goes to Renata’s house. They are supposed to discuss the fashion show, but Anna confides in Renata about her fight with Eddie. Renata is easy to talk to. She tells Renata that Eddie spit on everything she cares about. Renata, after hearing all the facts, tells her it is never good to tell a Russian man he has no money. That is a huge insult.

Anna takes her fitness very seriously and works out all the time. Anastasia arrives and tells Anna that she told Eddie everything they talked about concerning the fight. Anna gets very angry and feels that Anastasia betrayed her confidence. Anna feels she should have had her back, it’s girl code. Now Anna wants nothing to do with Anastasia either.

The day of the fashion show arrives. Success of the show means more girls in the school which means more income for Anna.

Back in Anastasia and Diana’s apartment the girls talk about going to the show. Anastasia tells Diana she doesn’t want to go, she doesn’t even want to acknowledge Anna’s existence. Diana decides she will go and be the diplomat. Boris and Renata are at the show. Anna says she needs to be successful for her parents. This is her first show and she is nervous.

Eddie arrives at the show. He is being the bigger man and making an effort to show Anna he is sincere in his apology. But, Anastasia stays true to her word and doesn’t show up. Her empty seat, with her name reserving her place, sends a big message to Anna about the kind of person Anastasia is, especially because Eddie did show up. Anna feels she knew how important this show was to her and still did not bother coming.

The show gets underway. Renata starts things off by announcing the runway is about to begin. Svetlana says the show was “raw” but it is obviously that Anna put a lot of effort into it. Anna’s mom was proud and happy for her daughter and yet managed to have a few complaints she needed to voice. Eddie and Anna make up. Anna now feels that Eddie appreciates what she is trying to accomplish, but Anastasia has failed her as a friend.

Now for my take on this episode. Overall, I was pleased with it. I think this episode will get good reviews. We clearly see that Anna has ambitious goals for herself and works very hard to succeed. She also demonstrates great concern for her parents and wants to improve their living conditions. She has put a great burden on herself at a very young age. She is a very beautiful, young lady and really has what it takes to be a successful model, but this is a very competitive field so opening a modeling school is another way to pursue her dreams in this field. Anna makes a very good impression.

Renata always appears to be sweet, gracious, and she has class. I look forward to seeing more of her in the show. The fight between Eddie and Anna was pretty mild compared to most reality show fights, but also more realistic. There was nothing outrageous about it and I liked the way they were able to makeup and get past it. Anastasia should not have taken sides. Anna and Eddie were confiding in her and she should not have betrayed Anna, and she definitely should have put their differences aside and gone to the show. Anastasia seems to have a short fuse, I’m not sure what to think of her at this point.

I have to admit there were really no negative aspects of Russian culture brought out in this episode at all, and I was surprised. I hope to read some positive comments from the community regarding this episode.

Russian Dolls: Renata and Boris Interview!

Renata Krumer and Boris Glickstein, stars of Lifetime's Russian Dolls, were interviewed by ChanceTV.  They begin their interview with their own personal love story.  On the second date Boris tells her, "I love you, you're mine, you belong to me and I'm here to stay."  Naturally, Renata was shocked.  She says he did look sexy with his blue eyes.  He is a very aggressive man and she loves it.  Renata makes a very poignant statement.  When we watch the show they let us into their lives, they let us into their hearts and they let us into their homes.  Boris describes thier community as outstanding.  And then he makes a plug for  Renata's business, called Outstanding You!   I have to say I enjoyed this couple. Glad I found the interview!  Give it a try!


Picture and video credit: ChanceTV

Russian Dolls: Renata Krumer Radio Host

Renata Krumer and Husband Boris Glickstein

One of the featured “dolls” in Lifetime’s Russian Dolls, is radio host Renata Krumer, married to Boris Glickstein. In March of this year, the couple attended at party hosted by the Rasputin nightclub celebrating International Women’s Day, called With Love…A Russian Soiree. At the soiree, Marina, Rasputin owner, entertained guests with a fur fashion show.

Recently, on March 16th of this year, Renata costarred in a one night, off Broadway show called “Demon.” “Demon is a romantic poem written by Mikhail Lermontov (1814-1841) a popular Russian poet. In a nutshell, the tragic story is about a fallen angel, the Demon, who falls in love with a mortal, Tamara. The performance was in Russian.

Renata Krumer graduated from New York University with a BS degree. Her radio show deals with woman’s issues. I’m going to assume that her radio show is also conducted in Russian. Renata has a thick accent and I was going to post a video, but many are too long and unprofessionally shot. As for the ones I did watch, I could barely understand what she was saying. You can search you tube.com for her name, if you care to have a listen.

Picture credit: Timessquaregossip.com and Cognacscorner.tv