Paul Goble's informed commentary and astute analysis of politics in Russia is consistently a joy to read.

Estonians should be flattered that a man of this stature and quality should wish to live in Tartu and learn Estonian. I suspect that I could speak for everyone in wishing him well.

It would be fascinating to read a casual interview with Paul Goble where he might diverge from his customary subject-matter to reveal his impressions of Tartu, the Estonian people, their culture and language.