LIFE STORIES

  Lidiya Kazakevich is a heaven-born journalist. Her parents were evacuated from Moscow; she graduated from Kazan University and since 1959 has been working in Kostanay newspaper. Her articles always cover the most important moral and social issues. Though on pension now, she keeps publishing her articles in the newspaper, and editing "Remembrance Book" - memories of WWII participants. When the Jewish Cultural Center was founded in Kostanay, she became one of the most active members; and when Hesed started she helped to gather and analyze questionnaires, prepare lists of clients, and make up food packages. In January 2003 she became the head of the women's club. Its members come to the meetings with pleasure, because the most interesting and necessary issues are discussed and learnt there - the role of women in the family, traditions and holiday practices, the meaning of Shabbat in the Jewish life, flower-growing etc. By the way, there is no meeting without Lidiya's tasty pies and cakes. She also likes to sew and knit… and she is our constant reporter. All articles about celebrations, literature and music clubs, Hesed activities belong to her. We wish her long life and sound health!