Hello mate
rarely post on forum but visit most days. Just wanted to say Thank You for the reports. Thought I would miss Neil Dawson's but you have more than filled that space. Don't apologise for the length - the longer and more detailed the better as far as I am concerned. Your analysis is spot on and your love for the team shines through. Keep up the excellent work!
You should also have checked out the Oodi library that they built right in the centre of Helsinki to celebrate 100 years of independence. I know that sounds like a terrible idea but it's actually an awesome place to visit. Next time
As for the Russians, well there are stories aplenty of them here...