Maxim Alzhanov, 11
3 years in the shelter
abandoned by drinking mother who can't be found
a good student
like reading: airplanes, encyclopedias
collects pictures of airplanes
enjoys computer games
dreams of becoming a pilot when he grows up
likes children, takes care of younger members of the orphanage, likes playing with them
likes playing active role in celebrations
PHOTOS
Those wishing to contact Maxim are invited
to write or telephone the Staritsa Children's shelter
in Russian,
or to write to me in English.
I will translate and relay your message.