I'm an American from Ohio, and I'm a relative neophyte to pen-and-paper RPGs; I've been playing D&D at the table since about 2010. I was instantly intrigued by an ad for the Shadows of Esteren kickstarter and decided to donate right away so I could get my hands on the game materials ASAP.
Although I have only been in the role of a DM a handful of times since I began playing RPGs, I had an immediate desire to get my hands on this "Gothic horror"-themed RPG and run it for my friends. Aside from the setting and atmosphere, what sparked my enthusiasm was Esteren's focus on character personality (especially madness) and narrative.
I haven't had a chance to read through all of Book 1, but I'm looking forward to running a game soon and, I hope, convincing my friends to continue with an ongoing campaign.

I've forgotten all of the French that I learned in school, sadly, but for what it's worth, я хорошо говорю по-русски.
Cheers!