Hello Monaco #09 Spring–Summer 2020 | Page 44

WORDS OF WISDOM IN MONACO © Olga Taran Olga Taran with her husband Vyacheslav and their children Ekaterina, Alexey and Elizabeth hard it must have been for lonely or old people to go through this isolation?! And for the children who live in orphanages?! We live in our home, but they don’t. The virus made all the orphanages in Russia be quarantined. 44,000 boys and girls who do not have their moms and dads are completely alone now. They are scared and lonely. I thank God for giving me such a treasure — my family who guided me through the challenges of selfisolation. It helped me see an opportunity, find support in times of uncertainty and deal with anxiety. It only strengthened my belief that this is not right, orphans should be seen — this is the only chance for them to have a home, parents and family. HM: Do you have a hobby? OT: I hardly have time for a hobby as such, fitness classes have become a kind of hobby for me. I do like helping people. It doesn’t really matter in what way. Being useful is very cool and very nice! I started regularly exercising six years ago. Before that, I would always find excuses not to go to a fitness club or for a run. Like many, I would buy an annual sports card and would only use it once or twice. These days my sports menu includes interval training, yoga, kickboxing and stretching. I am constantly looking for new types of exercise, trying something different, aiming at a minimum 3 training sessions a week. More recently, a friend suggested giving hiking a try and I really liked it. Thankfully, Monaco is mountainous enough, we have plenty of stairs to climb here. Just walking from Fontvieille to Jardin Exotique is a good workout. Let alone climbing Tête de Chien! Regular exercising is a job that requires strong motivation. In return, I do get a positive charge of energy for the day. I am therefore very efficient, and most importantly, inspired. Good health comes as a bonus to this training package. © Change One Life 18047 children found new families with «Change One Life» Foundation help. HM: Do you have a motto? OT: «Always help whenever you can!» I do like helping people. It doesn’t really matter in what way, whether it is just listening to a friend who is puzzled about the complexity of life, finding the right advice or words of support for her. Being useful is very cool and very nice! That is why I believe the «Change One Life» foundation to be my calling. Every child whose life is saved brings me happiness and joy, fills my days with a special meaning. I will continue striving to do my very best. And I am really hoping for the support of my friends, acquaintances and readers. Don’t hesitate to send me an email: [email protected], and see you in Monaco! 42 / Hello Monaco Spring–Summer 2020 www.hellomonaco.com