Yes, Paul/I 've had plenty of joy since that day/ Why not? We had two holidays during that period: Defenders of Motherland Day (Feb 23) and Women;s Day (March, 8) - both greatly celebrated everywhere in Russia. Russians are very strong people - I mean by nature - due to the serious tests (we always have to overcome something) . Sanctions are not at all pleasant things, but the make us more independant (our country usually starts developping our native products isted of foreign ones ). So there is nothing to be very sad about.