I am so sorry to hear ths news about Viktor. Our prays and sympathy are with you your his family.

Lee Buse
Geologist
Verbluzhye Project-Astrakhan Russia

Viktor has been a part of our family's experiences, stories and so much more.  Lynn and I count ourselves lucky to have called him our friend.  Deepest condolenses to Faina and Ann.

Tip Fowler

I am so sorry to hear of Viktor’s death, and offer my sincere condolences to his entire family and huge circle of friends.  
 
It has been over two decades since I had contact with Viktor, but when we had dealing together they were frequent, intense and purposeful.  He was such a warm, generous and capable person that our relationship has left me with vivid memories that have lasted to this day undiminished by time.  I can hardly believe he is gone.
 
Freeport-McMoRan was trying to open business with the USSR for natural gas and other natural resources.  Viktor was our translator and consultant on Soviet business.  We traveled together in Russia, where his warmth and personality made difficult situations more bearable, and offered comic relief on more than one occasion.  My two favorite example of this is when Viktor’s luggage was lost on the flight from Finland to Moscow, and he was left with what he had on at the time – brown pants and a tan sports coat.  At that time, there was nothing for sale in Russia even for a native Russian speaker and Viktor was smaller than our team members.  He had to attend our many meetings with Russian Ministers with his same brown pants and tan sports jacket.  We had quite a few laughs over that situation.
 
The other memory I have was Viktor’s panic and genuine concern about my wisecracks as we walked on a public sidewalk past the KGB Headquarters.  He was convinced that we were being monitored, and our humor represented a great risk.  He was probably right, and I was too naïve to understand what Viktor had experienced in his life in Russia.
 
Forgive my reminisces at this time of sorrow, but Viktor will be remembered and held dear in my heart.  God bless you, Viktor.

Dearest Fainotchka, I cannot believe it!!!!!!! I wish I would be there to hold you in my arms and cry with you... I'll forever remember Vitya and his amazing kindness and warmth I always received from him! I wish I would be there with you! I wish I could give you all the support you need in this difficult time for you! Much love from all my heart, Krassimira (in Vienna).

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.  May your memories bring you comfort.

We offer our deepest sympathy to the Khalimsky family on your tragic loss. Viktor was  one of the most treasured friends of the Haydel family, always warm, friendly with a quiet disarming charm that captured everyone's admiration. Even though we had less contact with Viktor in recent times,we will sadly miss him. The world will most certainly be a sadder place without him. We will keep Viktor and you, his family, in our thoughts and prayers.

The Haydels: Jerry, Aggie, Craig, Brian, Sharon and Carrie.

Dear Ann and Faina, 
Jason and I are so sorry to hear about Viktor. He was such a kind, sweet man. We are thinking of you all. 
Love, Siobhan and Jason

Faina and Alexandra and family,

I received Joni's email yesterday.  Please accept my sincerest condolences.  


Helen Myers

I'll forever remember Viktor and his kind heart and patient ways.  He was a wonderful man who will be dearly missed by so many people.  Much love to Faina, Ann and the rest of the family.

Fainochka, Anechka -
I am so deeply-deeply sorry for your tragic loss. Vitya was a truly unique person, with his warmth, and wit, and intelligence. Unfortunately, there is no shortcuts through the grief, and you two are facing some truly awful times. But it will eventually get better, I promise. Your pain will never go away completely, but it will become dull, instead of the piercing agony you are feeling now.
With love and deep sorrow,
Rachel Goodman, Los Angeles CA

Fainochka, Anechka-
I am so deeply-deeply sorry for your tragic loss.He was such a unique person, with his wit, and intelligence, and warm heart. Unfortunately, there are no shortcuts through the grief, and you are facing some really hellish times. But it will eventually get better, I promise. YOur pain will never completely disappear but will become dull, rather than piercing agony you are feeling now.
My love and deepest sorrow,
Rachel Goodman

Words cannot express how sorry we are for your loss. Please except our deepest condolences.

Leonard and Celia Kirshner

Viktor was a wonderful individual... such a warm smile and embrace greeted me every time I was in his presence. He was devoted to Faina and her music in a most touching way. I will miss him and send my love and thoughts to Faina and her family.

Viktor was a kind and generous man. Please accept our deepest condolences for your loss.

We are so sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

I am so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

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Viktor Khalimsky

18 April, 1945 – 14 July, 2011

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