It was unique for us because prior to 1985/6 the neighborhood was quiet and peaceful—so my friends and I (GenX) lived in both of those worlds. It's difficult to imagine a single drug (crack cocaine) could destroy the fabric of the neighborhood so profoundly. I bet that was an interesting experience for you growing up in that region as the Soviet Union was falling apart! Have you ever written about it? I watch a YouTuber, Bald and Bankrupt, that used to travel around Russia and former Soviet countries and talk about the way of life and history of the Soviet times. It was really fascinating when he talked to the older people about their memories!