History teacher from Kazakhstan proves that it is possible to meet love in old age. Lydia Makarova always dreamed of living in the UK. Half a century later, her dream came true. However, the son who lives in Russia, can not see his mother.

“We now pronounce you husband and wife” – these words of a 65-year-old Lydia Makarova heard in February 1996, in the city of Bristol. Her choice was 67-year-old Robert woods is an English aristocrat, a former engineer at Rolls-Royce. For the occasion, the bride chose an elegant beige outfit, and the groom donned a new satin gray suit… the dream of becoming an English lady it was almost half a century.

The Spirit Of England

Farm girl Lida in the child came up with a slogan “You deserve this!” and, no matter how pressed fate, continued to believe in the best. In 1951 she entered the Institute in Alma-ATA in specialty “teacher of English and German”.

“In first year I read the Charlotte Bronte novel “Jane Eyre” – said Makarov. – It was an abridged translation, without the description of landscapes, interiors, but still I began to hear the flavor of “good old England”.

Later a friend gave her the original book. And Lydia fell ill with the works of the amazing life of ladies and gentlemen in luxurious mansions with servants. To satisfy her, friends had to pull a best-selling Conan Doyle, Agatha Christie.

During the study, at the rally, Lida met her first husband, the handsome Vladimir Ushakov. In 1954 the couple had an only son, Sasha. The marriage lasted only two years because the young were too different goals… Later Lydia met another man, he was older than twenty years, he worked as the Director of the school in Krasnodar. She remarried and with her son moved to the spouse. At the new place quickly got a job as an English teacher in pedagogical University. The students adored her, in spite of the rigor and high demands.

“Mom graduated from graduate school, brilliantly defended his thesis and became an associate Professor, candidate of philological Sciences, said the “StarHit” Alexander. – When came perestroika, there was a space for business, she “caught the wave” – have created their own College. Rented a room (today would say – office) in the medical unit, engaged in the issuance of certificates for obtaining driving licenses and examinations. Agreed with the owner that will pay the rent when I get first money from students. Wish found very quickly. Lydia Konstantinovna was excellent reputation, on the recommendation of her recorded graduates of schools, colleges and universities, to organize children to study like many Krasnodar officials. They also cited the College for foreign guests”.

“I met with the Professor-a linguist from London, said Lydia Konstantinovna. Eventually we became business partners. I always wanted to see how they teach there students. English colleague were invited to exchange experiences. A couple of weeks I stayed at his mansion in Chelsea. As a result, even more in love with England.”

After retirement, Lydia closed the College. In her free time texting with your favorite graduates. One of the former students was married to a Brit, Martin of Ruston and moved to Bristol. Svetlana, knowing the dream of a teacher, invited her to stay for a couple of months. Makarov happily accepted the offer.

Ladies man

One night in the cottage Rastunov looked 66-year-old Robert woods, was a neighbor to borrow a trailer. Saw Lydia and lost!

“Even in my wildest dreams I could not imagine, – says Lydia Konstantinovna. – Well, what feelings when you are 60! But Bob is so caring, that I gave up. Daily bouquets from your own garden was a humble beginning…”

The car Mr. woods drove his lady in the country. Arranged a romantic picnic in a beautiful Park, they talked about everything. It turned out that Bob was married, but the marriage was short-lived. Son and daughter growing up without him, they almost do not communicate. Said Robert and the serious health problems many years ago, woods was riding a Bicycle and was hit by a truck. The result is severe damage to the spine. Twice a year a man has to go to hospital for examination and rehabilitation, and in between is forced to lead a relaxed lifestyle.

Two-month vacation ended with a proposal of marriage, supported by a modest ring with a tiny diamond drop, which Lydia Konstantinovna took with almost childlike enthusiasm.

Citizen Makarova 14 February 1996 officially became Mrs. Lydia woods. A happy event, the couple celebrated together in the restaurant Pipal Tree. Later the couple sold the old three-storey house Bob bought another, smaller, but beautiful, cosy, in the heart of Bristol. Repairs have begun, the materials were quite cheap, but to hire workers could not afford. Came to the aid of Alexander, son of Lydia. Visa gave no problems for two years, he stayed for several months and helped to arrange accommodation. This was a real family idyll, always dreamed of the heroine. How many mother may invite the successor to move, he refused. While in Russia he was holding – two marriages children have acquired.

Solitude

Recent years, the couple spent the woods on the shore of Bristol Bay in the town of Weston-super-Mare Mayor, located in the County of Somerset. House in the resort bought it, deciding to change the bustling, lively town on the “village”. Led a quiet, measured life.

Two years ago, 86-year-old Robert went to the hospital for another examination, but not out – staying worn out heart. The wife was near to the end, holding my hand. After her husband’s death Mrs. wood was significantly weakened: it is difficult even to move because of a problem with the vestibular apparatus. Lives there all alone. The son tries to go to her mother, but to no avail.

“I went to the joint visa application centre of Volgograd and the Volgograd region – said Ushakov “StarHit”. – On its website says: “the Cost of our services to three thousand rubles. Additional charges (if required): consular fee of$ 140, the cost of the return delivery of the passport to Volgograd is $30″. That is about 13 thousand rubles. But I was assured, the longer the term, the higher the price. In General, took 34 thousand. I requested permission to enter for six months. Was the Consulate in Moscow and was refused”.

Two months son can’t get through to mom, she only has a home phone, no cell phone, no Internet connection, it does not recognize. What with Lydia, unknown. Alexander now wants one again to hear her voice.