Babko

"Grandfather," Misha said, breathless. "You have to see this. They are selling 'traditional rustic sculptures' online for thousands of rubles. Machine-made in China. We should do it. We could sell your things."

Babko holds a special place in Eastern European culture, evoking memories of childhood and family traditions. The dessert is often associated with warmth, comfort, and hospitality. In Poland and Ukraine, babko is a popular dessert that's often served at family gatherings and celebrations. "Grandfather," Misha said, breathless

"It is a scar," Anatoly corrected. "The tree healed over a wound fifty years ago. If you push there, the wood fights. If you work with it, it flows. Try. Cut the lie away." " Misha said