Word: podkopaev
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Dates: during 1996-1996
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Friends were at a loss to say why Podkopaev, a young man with such an apparent zest for living, chose to end his own life...
...Podkopaev's friends said he was of above average intelligence, even among his fellow doctoral candidates. The task of explaining complicated material often fell to him in his study group...
Friends also admired Podkopaev's inquisitive nature...
...Podkopaev's life was not, however, consumed by his academics. He loved sports, including skiing and rollerblading, which he picked up last fall. One friend said Podkopaev's trek every Saturday at 8 a.m. last winter from Child Hall to the Bright Hockey Center symbolized his determination and enthusiasm...
...Podkopaev took ballroom dancing lessons "He was quite a fantastic dancer," one friend said--and particularly enjoyed Latin music and dancing...