Always With Hope is a powerful first-person narrative tracing the remarkable life of Lyudmila Oparina, an engineer economist raised in postwar Soviet Russia. Born in Angarsk during the transformative years of the mid-20th century, Lyudmila lived through major cultural shifts, political transitions, and personal turning points. This memoir captures her voice, her values, and her unwavering belief in education, perseverance, and human dignity.
The book weaves together family history, workplace memoirs, moments of deep vulnerability, and the strength it takes to keep moving forward. It’s a story for anyone who has ever searched for meaning, purpose, or belonging—and found it in love, memory, and hope.
Always With Hope 