Correspondence with the Bear- 2

Below are various forms of correspondence to and from Ivan Stanislav, as well as other bits of information. Notations from Ivan, where appropriate, to his assistants and associates in red will be below.
These are technically not known to the public.

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CLASSIFICATION: SECRET

MEMORANDUM FOR: Director R. Borisov. FSB.

SUBJECT: Culture Shock Fallout

FROM: Praporshchik Ivan Sergeiovich Stanislav – Russian Ground Forces (Retired from Active Duty)

Director Borisov,

Allow me to apologize for my failure to achieve the Universal Championship at PRIME’s premier event: Culture Shock. I accept full responsibility for this failure. I am old enough and experienced enough to recognize that accepting responsibility is the hallmark of strong leadership and part of being a good Russian.

I strongly believe in Operation: Spyashchiy Medved and urge, in the strongest means possible, to continue your support for this mission.

It is my firm belief that positive objectives can still be achieved. I have reviewed my personal outlook on the situation and have determined the following:

-The roster members of PRIME lack the ideological center to understand and grasp the tenets of The Red Army. Pickings are slim. I feel it is important to build relationships with like-minded individuals who may not join my cause wholeheartedly, but who will elect not to stand in my way. This hearkens back to the old adage “the enemy of my enemy is my friend.”

-The American viewers, as well as many roster members, are incapable of looking beyond their petty biases towards myself and our people and cannot be won over conventionally. This was a mistake on my part. No longer will I truly strive for detente. I believe terror is the most appropriate means to the end.

-I will, however, continue to attempt to bolster the ranks of The Red Army.

I thank you for your patience, and look forward to our eventual debriefing regarding Culture Shock.

-Praporshchik Stanislav

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DATE: 4/23/23

To: Praporshschik Stanislav
From: The Office of R. Borisov

Subject: Promotion Denied

Praporshchik Stanislav,

In light of your failure at Culture Shock, we regret to inform you that your promotion to Strashy Praporshchik has been reviewed and rescinded.

Arina- File this away. 

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DATE: 4/23/23

To: Praporhschik Stanislav
From: The Office of R. Borisov

Subject: Commendation Denied

In light of your failure at Culture Shock, we regret to inform you that your commendation of “Hero of the Russian Federation” has been reviewed and rescinded.

Arina- File this away.

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Transcript of phone conversation between I. Stanislav and F. Stanislav (mother).

DATE: 4/23/23 (One day post Culture Shock)

F. Stanislav– Ivashechka?

I. Stanislav– *long sigh* Mama.

F. Stanislav– I know you are upset, my Ivashechka. I have said it every time this has happened and I will say it again. I love you and I am proud of you.

I. Stanislav– I know, Mama.

F. Stanislav– Your father would be so proud of you. As would your brother. You know this?

I. Stanislav– Yes, Mama.

F. Stanislav– Are you okay? How hurt are you?

I. Stanislav– It is not bad, Mama. Do not worry.

F. Stanislav– I am your mother, my Ivashechka, I will always worry until I have no life left to allow it.

I. Stanislav– I know, Mama.

*Approximately thirty seconds of silence*

F. Stanislav– Ivan?

I. Stanislav– Yes, Mama.

F. Stanislav– I watched it. I saw what they did to you and what they said about you.

I. Stanislav– I am sorry, Mama. I prefer you not watch what I do. How did you watch it?

F. Stanislav– *laughter* I made Alexei Gregorovich give me access. He is a good boy. He always has been.

*Approximately thirteen seconds of silence*

I. Stanislav– I wanted to win very much, Mama.

F. Stanislav– I know, Ivashechka. You will win later. I know it.

I. Stanislav– Thank you, Mama. With respect, I do not feel like talking.

F. Stanislav– I know, my boy. I could not help myself. But please, allow an old woman a story?

I. Stanislav– Hm?

F. Stanislav– Three years after you were born, Ivan, I tried for the ballet. I was ready. And during the try-out I…

I. Stanislav– …you sprained your knee. Mama, I have heard this before.

F. Stanislav– You have? Oh. Yes well, you know the moral of the story, yes?

I. Stanislav– I have not forgotten, mother.

F. Stanislav– Good. *approximately five seconds of silence* Ivan? Mothers are always proud of their sons and daughters. They cannot help it. But there are few times when a mother is proud of her son in tandem with the rest of a nation. Please do not forget that.

I. Stanislav– Thank you, Mama. I miss you.

F. Stanislav– I miss you too, my Ivashechka. You come visit me sometime when you can and I will make you some soup. Your favorite.

I. Stanislav– Thank you Mama.

F. Stanislav– Ivan Sergeiovich?

I. Stanislav– Yes Mama?

F. Stanislav– I love you.

I. Stanislav– I love you too, beautiful mother. Goodnight.

Call Ends.

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To: Praporshchik Stanislav
From: Dr. S. Yevgenievich

Subject: Medical Evaluation

Praporshchik Stanislav,

In light of your recent contest at the event known as Culture Shock, it is strongly recommended that you consider bracing your knees. I understand that you are in otherwise fantastic physical shape for your age, and your family has a history of longevity, but I cannot urge you enough to consider protective measures. Please refer to your descent from the cage.

I strenuously request that you consider this recommendation and thank you for your service to the Motherland. I know, despite your setbacks, you will achieve total victory.

Dr. Yevgenievich

(Response from I. Stanislav) Alexei- Did we not sack this doctor? Can we get on with this? I am tired of this “knee brace” talk.

(Response from A. Ruslan) Praporshchik- We did sack that doctor. His name was Gorolov. This is another doctor.

(Response from I. Stanislav) Alexei- Get rid of this idiot as well. Find a doctor who isn’t so soft. They have no right to talk about my knees and there is no reason for them to mention my Culture Shock match. Who the fuck does he think he is?

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To: Praporshchik Stanislav
From: Gusina Ilyinishna (seamstress)

Praporshchik Stanislav,

Mr. Ruslan gave me the suggested dimensions for the uniform you have in mind for the person known as “The Scarlet Sickle.” I wished to confirm that indeed the height of this woman is 190.50 cm? If so, please respond. Thank you. Is this for a wrestling competitor? Or is this some sort of superheroine?

Arina, send this response- Ms. Ilyinishna: Indeed, the woman known as The Scarlet Sickle is that tall and quite athletic. Thank you for checking to be sure. Please be certain there is enough iconography on the outfit, per my instructions. This is very important to her. She is not a superheroine. She is a wrestler of middling ability. No capes, please.

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(The following letter is handwritten by a young writer. Inside, on lined paper, is the following. There are snowflakes and hearts in the margins)

Greatfather Winter,

This is Zofia Yulinka Tikhanovna. I hope you are well! I still think of that night when I met you on the train. It is getting warmer now at home, but we have been so thankful for the heat that Papa said you gifted us during the cold months.

I cannot write for very long, Greatfather Winter, because I have to go to bed, but I wanted to let you know I was thinking about you! I told my friends all about you! Are you busy when it is not holiday time? My family sends their love, as do I!

Love,

Zofia

p.s. I have been very good all year so far. Except one time my brother was being a jerk and I pushed him down a hill, but he deserved it I swear!

Arina- This is a very sweet young girl. Please procure an official Ivan Stanislav bobblehead, remove it from the box so I can sign it. Repackage it in separate box. Wrap it in holiday gift wrap and I will sign the box as well. Also work with A. Ruslan to make sure any vehicles for this family are in proper repair? She comes from a good family and I wish to help. Thank you.

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To: Praporshchik Stanislav
From: Property Manager I. Nikolayev

Praporshchik Stanislav,

Please allow me to apologize for the continued leaking in your office. We had sent some follow up questions to your office, but never received a reply and thus assumed this situation had been resolved. We can only work on the hole in your roof when it is not raining, and it has been a particularly wet year in Kaliningrad. I am very sorry.

I. Nikolayev

Arina/Yanu- I thought I told you to send a message to this idiot every day?! If this does not get fixed soon, I hope, for your sake, that you know how to patch a roof!!!!!!! This has been going on for ALMOST A YEAR! HAS THE VOLGA FLOWN INTO THE AIR AND SETTLED OVER MY OFFICE?!

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To: Praporshchik Stanislav
From: Katya Belova – Makarovka, Russia

Praporshchik Stanislav,

I wrote to you last October in the hopes of intervention for my son, Timofey. Despite what I am sure was your best efforts, Praporshchik, my son was taken to help with the Special Operation.

Is there nothing that you can do? I fear for his life.

Thank you for your time. Please, I am very concerned with the news that I am hearing in Ukraine.

K. Belova.

This is but another torn letter in Ivan’s wastebasket.

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To: Praporshchik Stanislav
From: Alexei Ruslan

Praporshchik-

I received a request to search for garbage from your office? The date of garbage removal was April 3, 2023. What was it that you were looking for? The waste manager has been unable to locate where it was taken. Should I remove him?

Alexei- No need to be concerned about what I was looking for. It appears it is gone. Probably for the best. No, do not remove him. But might as well do a background check on him to be sure there is not some underlying nefariousness to his person. Thank you.

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To: Praporschik Stanislav
From: Olga Karishnikov- Anchor “Russia Today”

Dear Ivan,

I watched with pride as you defeated the “would-be” hero Nova. It made us very proud! He deserved everything you gave him. Dare I say he deserved even more?

I want you to know that my viewers have been flooding my inbox with complimentary words of your performance. Please keep up the good work. Your victories bring great hope to our people and reveal the weaknesses of the West. And any setbacks are fleeting and easily forgotten.

Did you want to meet again? It could be off the record again, if you would like? I will happily fly to Kaliningrad if need be. If so, let me know when the weather is nice and maybe we could go hiking?

I am looking forward to hearing back from you,

Olga

p.s. You owe me an interview. Do not forget!

Yanukovich- Try to schedule another meeting with Ms. Karishnikov. I am happy to meet her in Moscow. I do not believe it will ever stop raining in this dreadful place. I am tempted to make a recommendation that the Military Maritime Fleet build a base here!! Thank you.

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To: Praporshchik Stanislav
From: Alexei Ruslan

Ivan,

Per your request, I did a workup on the lovebirds. They moved together into the same residence in January. Easy to find. If you want, I can run up the same services we had for Nova and Hanlon? Just let me know if we want to have some fun, comrade.

Alexei- Thank you. That was quick. I will let you know if anything changes. It may soon be time to teach these two that war does not end simply at the toll of a bell. Stay tuned.