In this interview conducted in Russian, Regina Spektor reflects on her emotional return to Moscow, a city she left as a child with no expectation of returning. She discusses the deep impact of her first concert in Moscow, which stirred powerful emotions as she reconnected with her roots. Regina shares the challenges and rewards of performing in Russia, highlighting the cultural significance of singing in Russian, including a special cover of Okudzhava’s songs. She also talks about her multicultural identity, feeling like a mix of American, Jewish, and Russian influences, and the impact of these identities on her music and worldview. Regina's deep connection to her past is evident as she expresses a desire to revisit her old neighborhood and iconic Moscow sites, despite fears that new memories might overwrite old ones.