In early autumn, departed this life 94-year-old Claudia L. Novikova. In her last journey accompanied only a few people: family almost gone, girlfriend too long departed to another world. But in Japan the death of a resident of the village of Progress announced by the central TV channels: Russian wife died Yasaburo-san. The life of Claudia Novikova written dozens of newspaper articles, several books made into movies and even delivered a performance. In Japan, this Russian woman has become a symbol of love and sacrifice. Having lived with her husband of 37 years, she persuaded him to return home, to his family and his wife, who was waiting for his Yasaburo-san over half a century. My Madonna in his time, too, wrote about this amazing story. Claudia and Yasaburo met in 1959. Both were behind the difficult years of Stalins camps: she served seven years for someone else wasting it - ten years as a Japanese spy. And each of them had their own pain. Claudius before the war, got married, had a son, waiting like everyone else, from the front of her husband. But when it convicted and sent to Kolyma, who returned from the war husband started a new family. No less tragic was the fate and YasaburoHachiya. Before the war, he and his young wife and left Japan in search of a better life moved to Korea. There he had a son and a daughter. But when the autumn of 1945, Soviet troops entered Korea, most Japanese people were arrested on suspicion of espionage against the Soviet Union. Yasaburo given ten years which he spent in the same place, and Claudia, near Magadan. Since then, his family, he is no longer seen. When a Japanese citizen was released from the camp, his name simply forgot to make the lists of prisoners serving their home. Return Yasaburo was nowhere, he was sure that his wife and children were killed. And he was afraid, after long years spent in the Soviet Union to return to Japan, so took Soviet citizenship and became Yakov Ivanovich. - We met in Bryansk, where they were in exile. I saw Yasha: non-Russian face, skinny, scored, and in the eyes of such a wrench that my heart ached with pity, - later recalled Claudia L.. - In the early sixties friend called me to move to the Far East, in the village of Progress, and I left. Yasha wrote that he wanted to be with me, and I refused - she was afraid and only close friend admitted that in correspondence with the former military prisoners. Yasaburo yet arrived. They married and lived together for 37 years. He became a barber, photographed, studied acupuncture. Together with his Russian wife grew tomatoes and cucumbers, brought a goat and bees. Lived very modestly, but in harmony and peace - Jacob Ivanovich even voice at his wife did not increase. But the children did not give them to God. Such men as my Yasha, in the district more and you will not find. I envied women: he does not drink or smoke - so spoke of her husband Claudius. They hoped to die in one day. Already being retired and pribalivaya, Yakov Ivanovich brought two coffins: Collate Boards, dried, re-amassed and dragged into the attic. But they did not need. When perestroika began, and the Iron Curtain fell, one of the friends of the family told about the unusual residents of Progress his relative from Primorye, is engaged in general business with the Japanese. Japanese partners, youth Learn more compatriot, organized a search of his family. And first found his brother, then ... his wife and daughter. Hisako faithfully waited for her husband 51: returned home with her daughter (son died in Korea), worked as a nurse and a lifetime postponed from his meager earnings money to build a modest house. She built a house for her husband, writing property in his name, and even a bank account opened for Yasaburo, although did not know if he is alive, come back ever. When the husband found their daughter Kumiko was over fifty. Daughter and brother Jacob Ivanovich arrived in progress in order to persuade him to return home. But he refused. I can not leave you, youre everything to me, - he said his Russian wife. And then Claudia L. husband she decided to send to Japan - she knew that here he will not live long, because very sick, and there conditions for the elderly is much better. And his Japanese wife Hisako should at least before his death to see and hug her husband. Claudia L. itself did Yakov Ivanovich passport, changed the savings in dollars and ... divorced, or back home, he could not qualify for a pension, property and inheritance. And in March 1997, said goodbye to a loved one forever. I Saburo constantly sent her small gifts from Japan, every Saturday called and invited me to visit. Famous Japanese writer wrote a book about Claudia Novikova, TV reporters made a film, and amurchanka became known in the country. Prefecture Tattori, a suburb of Tokyo, the world collected money for the trip, Clara women in Japan, and when she still decided (she was already in his eighties) to arrive, there has become almost a national heroine. Then Claudia L. first met his Japanese wife Yasha: they embraced, weeping - they do not even need an interpreter to understand each other. Then resident Progress has twice been in Japan, including a performance that is based on the fate of Russian women and Japanese prisoners of war. And in each of its arrival Yasaburo persuaded to stay with him - his Japanese wife Hisako died, and in every phone conversation - asking ago in Progress. But Claudia L. denied all the time: she wanted her Yasha could live with dignity. And she lived modestly, alone, relying only on their own. - She was until recently very active - last year she dug up and planted his garden, - says Alexey Rodia, one of the few who knew his fellow-villager. Alex Isaacovich met with Claudia Leonidovna and Jacob Ivanovich about thirty years ago, they communicated their families. When Yasaburo went to Japan, he asked his friends to help his wife. His request Alexei LI and Love STEPANOVNA Rodia and were performed with a woman Claudia to her last days. They also organized a decent burial. According to Alexei Isaakovich, Claudia L. left this world happy: her favorite Yasha was alive, and recently it has become a visiting granddaughter Larissa. Yes, I have two granddaughters Novikova - daughter of the son she gave birth to the first marriage. Their relationship did not exist, according to rumors, the man drank heavily and died in 64. His daughter almost did not communicate with his grandmother, and only shortly before her death, one of the women living in progress were visiting a woman Claudia. When Japan became aware of the death of Claudia Novikova in Progress received several letters, including from the Yasaburo. He treated her like a living, Claudia! Ive learned that youve been away, and grief overcomes me. I tried to call you on August 30, the day of my 96th birthday, but I did not succeed. All the forty years that I have lived with you in Russia, you were always by my side, always supported me. Thank you for everything ... I was able to return to Japan only because of your efforts, and I am immensely grateful to you for it. I remember how we even produced two coffins for you at home. If it were in my power, I would like to come tearing to you and press you to my heart tightly ... But I am powerless ... Rest in peace, dear Claudia. Your Yasaburo.
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