Word: gorbachevã
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Kobritz, who serves as Gorbachev??s personal assistant during his trips to the U.S., found herself an unwitting participant in a spontaneous tutorial in Russian cheek-kissing etiquette put on by Gorbachev for his slew of aides and translators. In the elevator’s close quarters, Gorbachev leaned in to kiss Kobritz on the cheek—once, twice and an all-important third time. Taken aback, yet wanting to roll with the kisses, Kobritz responded, “For you, Mr. Gorbachev, four, five—as many as you want...
...than innocent as recounted in the pages of The New Yorker. “I’m worried I came across as a tart,” says Kobritz. Kobritz’s image also wasn’t helped by the fact that the article concluded with Gorbachev??s assessment of her make-up preferences. “This makeup they put on!” [Gorbachev] exclaimed. “My lips almost got stuck to her cheek...
...fiercely maintains that she only powders, Kobritz realizes that this sort of publicity is an occupational hazard for a young woman employed by a former world leader from a very different social culture. For the time being, Kobritz is content working for her high-profile boss. “Gorbachev??s a very jolly guy,” says Kobritz. But, the question remains, is he a good kisser...