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'Nesterenko' is a unique name - Where did it come from?
When chatting with users, the question is often asked "What is the significance of 'Nesterenko?"
Many years ago, playing Men's League hockey, a teammate who was a big Chicago Blackhawks fan hung the nickname 'Eric Nesterenko' on me. Eric played for the Chicago Blackhawks and the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 50's and 60's. The nickname stuck.

Years later, when I would create variious educational 'Typing Invaders-type' apps and 'Test-Writer' apps etc. for my students, I started referring to the apps as 'Nesterenko Software' ('Mr. Self Software' didn't have a very good 'ring' to it.)

So, following retirement when I began to market these apps, 'Nesterenko Software' became the name that has stuck.

A 'funny' story - One day I was walking through the office at Peterborough Collegiate (PCVS) where I taught. Someone in the office said 'Hi' to me and referred to me as 'Eric' or 'Nesterenko' or 'Nesty' or similar. My principal came out of her office with a very odd look on her face. She said "'Eric Nesterenko?' - are you referring to the hockey player?". "Yes" - And I briefly explained the origin of the nickname. She said "Eric Nesterenko used to have dinner at my house when I was a child."
She went on to explain that when her father was the Team Doctor for the Toronto Maple Leafs he would often have the rookies etc. over for dinner. Eric played a couple of years for the Leafs - then played many years for the Blackhawks.
She was quite young at the time. She really enjoyed Eric. And she remains a huge Leafs fan.
Such a small world!