At birth, in the third decade of the twentieth century, was greeted with joy by their parents.
In those times, when Uzbekistan , having a child was very appreciated, and Piotr's family already had two girls to his credit.
His childhood was like any child Uzbek : raids alternated between the convoluted streets of Samarkand with the kinds of religion (Islam), and visit the old Barak, a storyteller and wonderful stories, the children who did not hesitate a moment. The shaded patio
Barak, children flocked to hear dozens of stories of this old, old weaver, who delighted in stories of real and imagined journeys, and stood on the flight of his imagination. There
differences were lost: the forgotten children who were poor or rich, Tajiks and Uzbeks, and turned into passenger faraway places, seeing amazing things, starring in stories that were forming. Perhaps there
born Piotr desire to see the world. Or maybe not. Maybe it was discovered that their city, giant, magical and magnificent city was only a city over their country. Or that his country was only a part of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.
Also, over time, he discovered more things in life. Discovered that it was good for songs and music, but especially good at math.
also found love in the eyes of Jitka, a girl who was his companion throughout his childhood games.
not know how, she received a hurdy-gurdy he learned to play thanks to the advice of your music teacher, delighted that a child could play as extravagant instrument.
The tunes that started his hurdy-gurdy Piotr were mediocre, but good. In general they were happy, although the continuity of their sound is a bit limiting.
But where most stood out was in math class, which surprised his teachers with complicated games numbers (they called him "the juggler") to demonstrate solutions to simple problems that arose. Actually loved the twinkle in his eyes when he did Jitka.
His ability was soon discovered by the authorities, who sent him to study in Moscow, where he participated in the 50 different secret programs to develop weapons or ballistic calculation. Was always with his hurdy-gurdy, which was condoned by his superiors, who took it as a normal eccentricity in mathematics.
never know exactly what Peter did at that time. When asked, his face moves, and loses his usual sweetness, and says he prefers not to remember.
Over time I have been knowing more and more details of his life, such as leaving his beloved Jitka in Samarkand, who spent years thinking about it, thinking back.
the late 60's development program in which Peter was dissolved, and freed from their chains went swiftly to his city, to meet Jitka So was not there: he had married a man several years ago and then had gone to live elsewhere, no one knew where. Some said he was deported to Siberia .
This blow was hard for Peter, he tells me that people who knew him lost the sparkle in his eyes, and he did not touch more than sad songs on the hurdy-gurdy. He left
aimlessly, and walked for many, many, many countries. They all had temporary jobs for a living, or sometimes playing his hurdy-gurdy to request a partnership.
the end, ended up settling in one of the countries of Eastern Europe, Czechoslovakia, at the time of the Soviet bloc . Today
lives in Prague , and is often seen on the way to the castle, playing his hurdy-gurdy.
melancholic melodies, his look sweet, gentle smile and shy eyes are her trademark. The
is part of the human wealth of Prague.
Diego
October 26, 2006 Video of Piotr
in Prague
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