Open letter to Mr. Putin (part 2)

Dear Vladimir Vladimirovich,

While I was going to continue my letter to you, we got shocked by the horrible news of Moscow's subway bombings. Words can't express all I feel for innocent victims and their families. Their tremendous pain and suffering will linger for many years and I hope you will not forget. People here who have microphone and airwaves and in their political views are more protective of their country, highly appreciated your tone. Today strong military and defense are getting intertwine with "homeland security" which is also for enemies within. When I took the oath to become citizen of USA I swore to protect this country from enemies "foreign and domestic." Even 200 years ago founding fathers were cautious.
Maybe every Russian citizen should take an oath or refresh it. Everyone should keep an eye on strange behavior. Better safe than sorry. In NYC we have a special number to call. The campaign called "if you see something - say something."
I missed Moscow so much. Haven't been there for 20 years. I missed it's metro. When I was a student I had friends there. I'd stay in Moscow at summers sometimes for a month. I love the metro, every station has it's character, personality and history. Each is a piece of art. I knew the names of most streets of central Moscow by heart.
When I was young, with my parents we'd go to Sochi almost every summer. We'd go to Riviera Beach and in the evening to Luna Park. It was like a paradise: full of happy people, lots of kids, music, dance, carousels. The smell and taste of the food, the lemonade and the mineral water. The delicious ice creams. My favorite was Eskimo with nuts in the chocolate... The small of the air itself. Unforgettable. Families from all over the country would exchange addresses and phone numbers to stay connected. No fear, no crime. It was a paradise. Tears came to my eyes just by remembering it. I wonder what happened to Sochi? Evening walks while listening to concerts from the Morskoy Vokzal beach's sidewalk. How did it change its character? God willing I'd have possibility to visit for Olympics in 2014. I would love to be there at summertime too. Sochi was my second beloved city, then I discovered Moscow in my student years and fall in love with it. After this horrific crime against innocent Moskowits and their guests, my desire to visit is even stronger.
How the whole country changed, how from being so safe it become terror infested?
Those people who are prone to commit such heinous crimes were enjoying the same life as good as others. There were no racial or religious discrimination when I was growing up. Everyone's door was open for others.
I know today my fellow Americans will be skeptical reading this, but this is absolutely true. I have seen a nature's disaster in my life. I volunteered in my local hospital for a month. For someone who is in pain compassion and attention are as important as the food and medicine. I can't describe to you the heroic work of orthopedic surgeons from Moscow, who came to help and were there for almost a month. I wrote a "thank you" article in "Health" magazine. I lost my old notebook and everyone's number. As soon as I saw those ambulances in the streets of Moscow, they came to my mind. I wish I could be there to help them in their city.
Please ones again except our deepest condolences. My prayers for the strength of Russian doctors and rapid recovery for their patients.
Best regards.

Open Letter to Mr. Putin (part 1)

Vladimir Vladimirovich,

I'm using this method of communication, because I'm not a politician or big connected person to able to talk to you personally. I'm an ordinary citizen of the US, who believes that ordinary people can do extraordinary things.
We believe that with good faith and conviction most things can be achieved. If metal can fly like a bird, man can go to the Moon, then one day hopefully we can directly talk to each other. We have more in common, than most of the rest of the world.
It is unnerving to see that our countries in this day and age still can be upset with each other. Misunderstanding, polarizing news reports, bias commentaries, down right dislike are still alive and well. It's painful for me to watch. You know very well how enormously powerful information can be. Its force in a bad faith can be dangerously destructive. I see nonobjective attitudes toward each other from both sides. It's not subsiding. It's sad. It's dangerous. It's not fair for ordinary, decent people to pay the price. What can I do? I ask myself every time and answer "take a pen, what else?" So, I'm going to do my prayers and try my best on this.
Who am I?
I was born in former Soviet Union. Got a Diploma in Philology and Certificate of medical Nurse in Civilian Defense. Came to the US in 1991. Had only $30, spoke 3 languages, but not English. had no family in here.
I had to learn how to survive.
So I did.