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One Ukrainian Summer : A memoir about falling in love and coming of age in the former USSR by Viv Groskop

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One Ukrainian Summer : A memoir about falling in love and coming of age in the former USSR by Viv GroskopAutumn 1993. The former USSR. Viv is about to turn 21 and is on a study year abroad, supposedly immersed in the language, history and politics of a world that has just ceased to exist: the Soviet Union. Instead, she finds herself immersed in Bogdan Bogdanovich the lead guitarist of a Ukrainian punk rock band. As the temperature drops, he promises that if she can get through the freezing Russian winter, he will give her 'one Ukrainian summer'. But is

Autumn 1993. The former USSR. Viv is about to turn 21 and is on a study year abroad, supposedly immersed in the language, history and politics of a world that has just ceased to exist: the Soviet Union.

Instead, she finds herself immersed in Bogdan Bogdanovich - the lead guitarist of a Ukrainian punk rock band. As the temperature drops, he promises that if she can get through the freezing Russian winter, he will give her 'one Ukrainian summer'. But is he serious about her? Or is she just another groupie?At parties, gigs and dive bars, Viv and her new friends argue over whose turn it is to buy cigarettes, the best places to find Levi's jeans and whether beer counts as a soft drink.

No-one debates the merits of speaking Ukrainian over Russian, the precise location of the border or the undeniable brightness of the future. Of course good times are here to stay. Because the Soviet Union is finished.

Isn't it?

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fenglinyang
Pawtucket, US
★★★★★ 5
Great chair for everyday use
I’m really happy with this ergonomic chair. It was easy to put together and feels very sturdy once assembled. The mesh back is breathable and keeps my back cool even after sitting for hours. The seat cushion is comfortable and supportive, and the armrests are positioned well for working at a desk. I also like how smoothly the wheels roll and how easy it is to adjust the height. For the price, the quality is honestly better than I expected. I’ve been using it every day for work and it makes long sitting sessions much more comfortable. Definitely a great value and I would recommend it.
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Lexington, US
★★★★★ 5
Excellent quality, comfortable for 8+ hour days
Color: Grey, Color: Grey
Since the reviews here were so very helpful to me, I decided to leave my own after using this chair a couple days. To summarize: Overall, I am thrilled with this chair and would recommend! I work remote, in a small apartment and this works well for both space saving and silence when rolling over hardwood floors all day. For more details, read on! It came packaged very nicely, so everything was well protected during shipping. There are no written instructions and to be honest, I didn't even look for them. If you've put one together before, this is pretty standard. The "leather" (not genuine, but feels like it) is thick and seems it will be sturdy for a long time. The padding is exceptional and that's the main reason I needed a new chair, as mine (a 'basic' brand one, IYKYK) only lasted one year before it felt like sitting on a hard plastic seat. The height is adjustable to go up higher than most, so for once I didn't have to raise it all the way to feel comfy. The surprisingly great thing about it is the arms that flip up, so I can push it all the way under my desk. I live in a small apartment, so every bit of space saved is a bonus! Speaking of apartments, the wheels on this are whisper quiet and I'm more than certain the neighbor below me is thrilled to not hear my clunky wheels from the other chair anymore. I was hesitant to pay too much for an office chair, but given the price and the quality, I feel it was an excellent purchase. A few items to note, if you have never put one together before: hand tighten the screws first! Don't put them on full force, until the pieces have been mostly assembled. This will help it not come out lopsided and the holes will be a little easier to line up. Watch the video, it will make the process a little easier (unlike what I did - put the arms on correctly, thought that looked wrong, then put them on backwards and lost my mind LOL). The video will also show how to recline the chair, if you like that (I do). It has a recline that's smooth as butter.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2026
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Julia
New York, US
★★★★★ 5
Very comfortable and safe chair
This executive desk chair is very convenient , for its 90° flip-up armrests can be easily pushed under the desk, perfect for home office. The rubber wheels roll smoothly and quietly on my carpet. It supports up to 275 pounds so it is safe to me . The height-adjustable back with 360° swivel makes me move freely . The curved, padded backrest provides relieve back pressure , also it is very easy to set up.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2026
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Lory Johnson
Battle Creek, US
★★★★★ 4
Recommend it for all.
Color: Grey, Color: Grey
Very nice chair. One warning…it went together very easily except for the last screw!!! I finally gave up. A neighbor came over and gave up. My daughter came. Over and after much groaning and moaning got that last screw in.
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Daniel Ivan
Pawtucket, US
★★★★★ 5
Great for home office
Color: Grey, Color: Grey
This was a great replacement to the chair I use when I work from home, padding is firm and comfortable so I have no issue sitting on it for hours, the arm rest are foldable so is very convenient when my dogs are in co worker duty. Very easy to put together and it feels very firm and stable.
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