Q&A: Lilya Beletskaya

Character interview. December 2023

Today we finally talk with Ms Beletskaya, also known as Yura and Anya's mother dearest. With her, every minute counts - so let's get talking.

Here are your most popular questions for Ms Beletskaya in no particular order  (find the transcript of all the text at the end):

TRANSCRIPT

CAM asks: Any embarrassing stories about Yura and Anya growing up?

AVD11 asks: What was it like raising Yura and Anya? Have any photos of them when they were kids?

TART asks: What was it like when Yura and Anya were growing up, any fond memories ? :)

Lilya: They’re good kids. Always have been. Raisin’ em, though… Well, that sure was somethin’. Well, Yura was a calm baby at least. Look. I got both of ‘em right ‘ere. [shows kid photographs in her wallet] And embarrassin’ stories, well… Sometimes we go to visit my hometown. Tend to the graves and such. I once let the two walk on their own for a bit. ‘Twas my mistake. Anya climbed into the old crypt that’s been there forever. To prove she’s no chicken. When she got stuck, Yura went in to get ‘er. He got stuck as well. Thank god I heard ‘em screamin’ in there. I had to get the caretaker to open the door. That was embarrassin’, alright.

SIKE asks: Do you ever worry about Yura growing up to be similar to his father? Or do you have faith that he won’t be garbage of a human?

Lilya: He’s nothin’ like ‘im. He’s a great kid. Bit confused, is all. I think… I think he’d be better off born to someone else. …Can’t stand lookin’ at ‘im sometimes.

AWD11 asks: What do you think about Yura's "doing community service" thing? Did he tell you something about it?

Lilya: Well, ‘twas for trespassin’, I know that much. What they did to ‘im there… Those pigs. And for walkin’ in the wrong place? No, nothin’ warrants harmin’ a child like that. Ah, you were askin’ ‘bout community service. Right. I s’pose that might do ‘im some good.

THEBLUESTLIME asks: How much, if at all, do Yura and Anya tell you about their daily lives? Like, their relationships and stuff like that?

Lilya: Their personal life’s their personal life. I don’t know much. Yura’s got a girlfriend, right? I’ve seen ‘er a few times. Her style’s… interestin’. Anya’s got a boyfriend, too, recently. She was so excited… Oh, I do hope he’s treatin’ my girl right.

DYMESTL asks: Do you have any personal experiences with the Zone?

Lilya: None. Can’t say nothin’ for my clients, though.

OLIN’S OLIVE OIL asks: How well-acquainted would you say you are with Ms. Orlova?

Lilya: Not very closely. But she’s lovely, really. Such a smart 'n elegant young woman. Can’t imagine how she handles Anya’s… everythin’. I’m very grateful to ‘er. The girl deserves to have a good example in her life.