"Dusha" means "soul" in Russian.

I read in a book that the word has a really profound, moving connotation that I found myself agreeing with.

Unfortunately, the book is not in my possession currently but once it is, I will re-read that section immediately and summarize the points for you.

Name: Jackie

Nicknames: Russia, Ivan, XiXi, That-Commie (-Insert Non-Amused Face Here-)

Gender: Female

Age: 15

I know there is very little here, and hopefully I'll get the time to add more as time goes on.