Dr. Thomas E. Berry is a retired Professor of Russian Language and Literature. He lectures for Johns Hopkins University, the Smithsonian Institution, the Russian Cultural Center of the Russian Embassy in Washington D.C. and on numerous international cruise lines. He received a "Gramota" from the Russian Government for service. He has published eleven academic books and more than eight novels. He has traveled all over the globe. His webs: www.amazon-thomaseberry.com and sbprabooks.com/thomaseberry