Because I've worked in the Russian culture since November 2013, my personal and professional references listed below are Russian citizens. Almost everyone with whom I interact on a daily basis speaks Russian as their first language.

Those listed below were initially my students and then over time became personal friends as well as students. They know me in both capacities. I've known Natalia and Elizaveta for 3 or 4 years. I've known Aleksandr for 11 years. They use and speak daily use fluent English.