Irina Gekht told the story of Larisa Mikheeva

The Governor of the NAO Irina Gekht told the story of a resident of the district Larisa Mikheeva, who by her example proves that a person is stronger than circumstances.

Larissa has the second group of visual disability, she began to lose it at the age of four. But she never allowed restrictions to become an obstacle to a full life. Despite everything, she received an education as a designer. She became a mother twice.

Larisa’s greatest wealth is her children. Daughter Victoria and son Roman, who is disabled. Sometimes it's hard for her.

“I always say that we have to live in every situation. You have to deal with difficulties. I know there's always a way out. I always have my positivity with me. He's very saving, Larissa says.

Larissa is an amazingly creative person. She annually participates in the district championship "Abilimpix", knits, and also writes poetry. They are about the Motherland, about the northern nature, about the native village of Vijas, about parents and childhood. She shares this light with others, actively participates in the life of the district organization of the All-Russian Society of the Blind, helps the leader.

The governor noted that it is thanks to such people that you understand that the real strength is not in the absence of restrictions, but in the ability to live in spite of them - fully, with good in your heart, with faith in the best. On this day, when we talk about people with visual impairments, Irina Gecht urged not just to say the right words, but really pay attention to those who are nearby, be attentive and kind, learn to notice those who need support, and rejoice in their victories as your own.