Eric, you did a great job by planning everything in advance! But at the same time, you didn't give anyone even a millimeter of room to maneuver. The specifics of Russia and Russian people are that people think about everything at the last minute, and things often change at the very last moment, and I personally would never do something six months in advance. Honestly, I don't know how to make you understand that people come to relax first, and then to play... Now about the club. Finally, there is some concrete information instead of vague talk, and that's good. Maybe we don't know something? Maybe your close friend works there, then yes, it's awkward, I'll drop the question. But if that's not the case, then how much does the club estimate (or can estimate) the penalty to be? There are still 1.5 months left, let's consider the option of holding the Championship at the base, with extended dates, up to 5 days, so that everyone is comfortable and satisfied... Because right now, it's not very clear where the compromise is. All that can be seen is the position: "I'm the boss, and everyone else can say whatever they want, but it won't be listened to. And besides, this is my last championship." All of this is extremely disappointing... And please don't take everything personally. I have the same questions for absolutely any other person. Absolutely everyone here greatly respects you for what you do, which is why they are still trying to find a compromise instead of just giving up – saying, "Let it be whatever it will be, or it won't happen at all, or it will happen but not here." P.S. I don't see any insults, just normal, albeit difficult, negotiations. It would be good if no one got offended, but you can't change adults from the outside.