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My first contact with Slow Food was in Turin, at Terra Madre, where I had been invited because at the time I was the president of the national association of goose farmers, and also a farmer. I was amazed at the enormous number of people from all over the world who were all working to save biodiversity for future generations.During one of the event’s conferences, I explained how rare breeds of geese – Tula, Vladimir, Kholmogory – are being protected in Russia. Geese have long been farmed here, but in recent years the number of geese from local breeds has started falling without warning, worrying local farmers.cookwith your grandparentS When it was suggested that I join Slow Food, in 2006, I did so with pleasure, be- cause I found many people who shared my ideals. When I returned home after Terra Madre, I created the Slow Food Suzdal’-Niva Convivium, which has grown over the years to its current 90 members. Over time, we developed a slimmed-down management structure, led by activists who coordinate other people. Dividing our work by planned activity allowed us to present concrete actions to our members, increasing their level of responsibility.112277© arChIVIo Slow Food