[@KaiserElectric] Bel understand Russian, and Zhanna can probably tell that, based just on her actions.  She acts like she understands when spoken to, even if it's all very Belasy-style in /how/ she goes about it.  Certainly Izkry knows a word or two, or a short phrase (he's probably asked her how she's doing on occasion, but relied on body language for response).  And he probably asked Bel to teach him how to say "Sorry I don't know Russian" and "My sister does".  ...She probably didn't teach him the second one, though.  =P

Bel wouldn't try to win, but she's pushing herself.  I'm happy to let Zhanna be faster than Bel.  Should that be how it goes?  ^.^