Natalia Kunin and Julia Wall
Recorded
February 28, 2025
40:32 minutes
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mbb000427
Description
Julia Wall (41) speaks with her mother Natalia Kunin (72) on Natalia's immigration experience from Russia to the United States.Subject Log / Time Code
Julia Wall (JW) asks Natalia Kunin (NK) to share her journey to the United States. NK recalls her Jewish identity, pathway to the United States, and political persecution in her family.
NK transitions into describing her family history. She recalls marrying her husband.
NK shares what she thought about leaving Russia, the environment in Russia, and how she first emigrated to the United States.
NK recalls being approved to leave Russia and passing through other countries. She remembers losing her Russian citizenship.
NK describes her emotional state during this process and when she cried. She recalls coming to Vienna and choosing to leave for the United States instead of Israel.
NK recalls arriving in Houston, TX, and her first impressions of the United States.
NK looks back on how she feels about choosing to come to the United States. She remembers writing letters back home.
Participants
- Natalia Kunin
- Julia Wall