Mike, to get back to your original question - have you read any of the material written by Francois Petit? He was a respected Russian breeder here in Eastern Ontario. He has recently retired from the business for personal reasons but his web site and info is still up. http://www.pilgrimventure.org/Pilgrim_Honey_House.htm The "testimonials" at the bottom of the page describes his thoughts on how to introduce Russian gentics. It is not a slow process.

The buisness has been taken over by another individual and is expected to be selling again this spring. 

Regards Peter

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