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Rebecca Stott on conversations with her Russian friend.

Rebecca Stott reflects on the relations between Ukraine and Russia with a Russian friend.

For the past five years, Rebecca Stott and a Russian friend have spent time together... digging heavy soil, planting hawthorn trees and pruning wild roses. 

Veronika is a translator and a university lecturer, with a talent for gardening.  She's helped Rebecca in her garden; Rebecca has discussed translations with Veronika. 

Now, in the light of events in Ukraine, Rebecca talks about their friendship. 

Producer: Adele Armstrong 
Production Coordinator: Gemma Ashman
Sound: Peter Bosher
Editor: Penny Murphy

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