I just thought it would be polite to say "hello" and introduce myself. I am an Englishman hoping to learn Russian properly, which admittedly has been something I've shied away from, even though I have had some experience travelling around in Russia herself. So, hopefully people here will understand my current fumbling about, and help give me confidence in realising an understanding of and ability to communicate in Russian, without fear or embarrassment.
seagreen.