They were the Romeo and Juliet of Soviet Russia — Boris, the strapping, young communist soldier, and Anna, the daughter of a man who defied Stalin. Despite their differences, the two fell in love. Their relationship blossomed when Boris was on leave from the front during World War II. They married hastily and spent three nights together before Boris was once again called back into service. While he was away, Anna and her family were purged by Stalin and shipped to a far-off village. When Boris returned, he frantically looked for her and wrote letters, but to no avail. Six decades later, Anna and Boris returned to their home village, coincidentally, on the same day. Anna was standing outside her former home as Boris exited a car. They looked at each other, and though the years had aged them, they recognized each other instantly. "I thought my eyes were playing games with me," Anna said. "I saw this familiar looking man approaching me, his eyes gazing at me. My heart jumped. I knew it was him. I was crying with joy." Boris ran as much as he could to Anna saying, "My darling, I've been waiting for your for so long. My wife, my life…"
