I'm just interested to hear why you have chosen to learn Russian?

I mean the reason I am trying is partly as I like a challenge. I learnt French at school and didn't enjoy it and probably should learn french as my parents have just bought a villa there, but I am just not interested. The culture of Russia, and in particular references to the war or cold war really interest me.

I am pretty sure that I will never use it as part of my work, and I cannot see me travelling to Russia within the next 4 or 5 years... Am I crazy?

Andrew