Cleopatra Fitzgerald - politician, NYC 2021 mayoral candidate
“Cleopatra Fitzgerald is a world-known respected global celebrity, public figure, experienced researcher, politician, model, influencer, interfaith minister, participant of the performing arts, and many more. She graduated with a degree in political science.”
— What are your thoughts regarding Russia & Ukraine?
- It is my sincere hope that both sides find themselves in harmonious accordance. I have had Russian and Ukrainian classmates, acquaintances, and more… Their kindness, respect, cleverness, straightforwardness, and support were impressive. Here below I mention a few persons I have met from Russia or Russian Heritage:
- I once knew two friendly Russian brothers and their blonde-haired father at elementary school who were pleasant to speak to. They accompanied me to the school park and we exchanged gifts. Several years later, coincidentally I re-encountered them briefly at an art school where their father asked me during break-time if I had seen his sons and I told him that they suddenly left the class.
- I strolled in the college hallways and at the outside campus space with a Russian college classmate during break time and he told me about his life.
- During a Summer afternoon, a classmate at high school walked outside with me while chatting and it was nice to establish a conversation with her
- One of my bodyguards has Russian ancestry.
- I spoke to a Russian business attorney on the phone and he was well-mannered. He professionally could be contacted through all means even to visit my office at that time.
- My godfather-to-be is a long-time family friend. His mother was born in Odesa and then it became Ukraine. Thus, they are Russian, then Ukrainians due to division.
- At the gun store, when I was purchasing a gun, I overheard two blue-eyed Russians speaking, shopping and they were cordial and responsive towards me (one bore a presence of resemblance to Mr.Putin). I told him «privet» which means hello and if it was pronounced correctly, he intonated privet. I told him I have Russian friends and that Russia is a beautiful country. We said farewell to them and the younger man smiled back at us.
Those from Ukraine or Ukrainian Heritage: I thank them for being courteous, honest, sensible, and expressive.
- A college Ukrainian blonde-haired student surprised me as she knelt in the classroom and looked at me sadly stating that she was transferring to another college and showing me her transfer papers. I wished her well and was amazed by the gracious act of saying goodbye.
- A Ukrainian male college classmate whom we used to walk in hallways and discuss academic material at end of the school year frankly wished me luck in my studies. We used to speak by phone and I lent to him my course material books and he gallantly while I was standing near the blackboard, returned the books to me by extending them with sincere gratitude in his words.
- I remember a blue-eyed Ukrainian classmate and her green-eyed female cousin who was of mixed heritage. They were calm, conversational, supportive and we used to speak during recess outside and inside of school. We spoke on the phone as well about educational topics.
- At a bank, a young blue-eyed female staff ambassador was very sympathetic and welcoming.
- When I was in my college years, a young blonde-haired, blue-eyed waiter from a restaurant I ordered from came to my residence. He was Ukrainian and the change exceeded a dollar which I compassionately told him to keep but he said he will come back with the change. I watched through my window and indeed he amid all pedestrians, traffic was determined to truthfully hand me the exact change. I was stunned by the civility.
These recapitulations I share because they demonstrate persons who made a difference through their actions and personality. It shows that regardless of gender, race, religion, age, etc. one act of kindness can be unforgettable and teach a moral lesson. You never know who can help you in a moment of need. It is sometimes people who are not even similar in interests or viewpoints to yourself.
— How Ukrainians are shaping culture in NYC?
— NYC has widespread ethnic neighborhoods and that includes Ukrainian East Village or Little Ukraine. Its history is a long time and has transformed throughout the years. There on exhibit is the Ukrainian museum, several restaurants, churches, institutions, and shops. Likewise, in other NYC boroughs, Ukrainian attractions are visible. Within the USA there is a significant population of Ukrainians and American Ukrainians contributing to their communities in a valuable way.
— How have Russians impacted culture in NYC?
— Russia is said to have an active and entertaining nightlife, especially in its bigger cities. In NYC, Manhattan there are well-known Russian restaurants, consulates, Russian orthodox cathedrals, churches, schools, and throughout the boroughs Russian grocery stores, associations, organizations, and much more. Across the USA by era waves, Russian immigrants have settled in diverse US states and a lot are renowned for their works and talents.
— What is Russia recognized for?
— Russia as history displays has achieved inventions, and technology that has advanced the globe. By conducting a thorough search online it is found: “Top Russian inventions, list of Russian inventions, the timeline of Russian inventions, how Russians helped the world with inventions, and so forth.” It is clear that Russia has provided many positive outcomes.
There are specific moments in history where Russia-US relations were efficacious. In every field, we see Russians who excel such as in science, sports, music, chess, ice skating, gymnastics, and countless more. It is essential that citizens or residents of a country represent well the country they are in. Thus, the country will be exemplary in the eyes of plenty.
— Why have you decided to come forward to be featured in our Moscow Tonight Magazine?
— I was browsing a collection of cultural magazines due to the fact that I have been contacted by magazines, and media worldwide and have had global distribution before. Therefore, it occurred to me that it would be ideal to contact Moscow Tonight whose iconic, mysterious, alluring designs and varying themes led me towards it. The main reason was that I wanted to communicate my goodwill wishes to those on both sides of the conflict. To be able to be non-judgemental and bring about cultural diplomacy.
— What Russian songs have you heard or those that are popular?
— There are numerous types of music genres suchlike the widely known Classical composers: Sergei Rachmaninoff, Pyotr Iiyich Tchaikovsky, Sergei Prokofiev, Nikolai Rimsky Korsakov. Russian music found on Youtube, online, and other media has drama, passion, melancholy, complexity, formality, elegance, and creativity. Genres listed are Folk Music, Hip Hop, Russian Chansons, Opera, Rock, Pop, Romance, Jazz, Patriotic, Bard, Classical, Country, etc. There are good-natured Russian songs related to Americans and their culture. Correspondingly, there are songs written by Americans responding to or describing Russians or their history.
— Any thoughts on Russian Fashion?
— There are numerous types of music genres suchlike the widely known Classical composers: Sergei Rachmaninoff, Pyotr Iiyich Tchaikovsky, Sergei Prokofiev, Nikolai Rimsky Korsakov. Russian music found on Youtube, online, and other media has drama, passion, melancholy, complexity, formality, elegance, and creativity. Genres listed are Folk Music, Hip Hop, Russian Chansons, Opera, Rock, Pop, Romance, Jazz, Patriotic, Bard, Classical, Country, etc. There are good-natured Russian songs related to Americans and their culture. Correspondingly, there are songs written by Americans responding to or describing Russians or their history.It changed throughout the decades contingent on region, trading, tradition, status, religion, culture, industry, occasion, etc. The sarafans, poneva, kokoshnik, povoi, shuba, rubakha, ushanka, boyars, letnik, feriaz, are just a few popular or ethnic historical clothing. Because of the pandemic and conflict, fashion is somewhat altering. It is observed the mask-wearing with differing designs, the shortage of textiles, and persons preferring comfortability instead of quality, it is based on the variance of factors.
— What is making you legendary?
— With the persevering adoration for humans worldwide, I can feel and aid those in pain, in need, in any kind of circumstance. I respect the entities, and species, in any form. I will not discriminate, I will defend and advocate tirelessly for humans, animals, entities, species, and cosmic causes so they can intermingle peacefully or learn from each other. I am honest and outspoken. I am responsibly sociable as I devote hours to the public sphere focusing on people & concerns. It gives persons a sense of relief when there is a helping hand to guide them along their most troubling stages. Being there and caring for others is what makes this world worthwhile and it is more precious than physical objects.
— Why is “Cosmic Worlds Causes” part of your mission?
— With the persevering adoration for humans worldwide, I can feel and aid those in pain, in need, in any kind of circumstance. I respect the entities, and species, in any form. I will not discriminate, I will defend and advocate tirelessly for humans, animals, entities, species, and cosmic causes so they can intermingle peacefully or learn from each other. I am honest and outspoken. I am responsibly sociable as I devote hours to the public sphere focusing on people & concerns. It gives persons a sense of relief when there is a helping hand to guide them along their most troubling stages. Being there and caring for others is what makes this world worthwhile and it is more precious than physical objects.It is a mission that persists in the involvement of world challenges that are needed for the concentration of activities and attempts to remedy those global topics. Furthermore, not only the tangible world but the unseen, the seen, paranormal, the entities, the spiritual forces, the extraterrestrials, that are said to be affecting humanity or their interests in exploration. The cosmic causes are to make the audience appreciate the unity of international and cosmic issues.