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Folklife Director Lesley Schierenbeck interviews Mia Naumenko, who is an educator and Folk Artist of Ukrainian History & Educator Center of New Jersey. In this interview, Mia describes her folk traditions of Ukrainian Foodways, as well as upcoming classes at...

Nazik Messerlian (90) interviewed by grandson Gregory (17) on her life experiences. They discuss life’s challenges and the importance of it all.

Folklife Director Lesley Schierenbeck interviews Olga Kobryn of the National Ukrainian Women's League Branch 98 of Monmouth County, New Jersey. Olga is a part of the arts and culture committee that produces exhibits and conducts workshops among many other projects....

Hi, my name is Alexandra Emaci and today I talked with my Mom, Margarita Emaci about her life in Ukraine. We discussed differences in Ukraine and the US, her childhood, and just some fond memories she had.

I interviewed my dad who immigrated from Ukraine to the US.

I interviewed my mom (Karina Glosman) about her immigration story, coming from Russia to the United States. We discussed her earliest memories in America, assimilation, financial challenges, her role models, and proudest moments in her life.

Yuriy Lyeshchenko (39) talks to his daughter, Natalya Lyeshchenko (13) about his childhood in Ukraine and how he immigrated to Kansas.

Ukrainian Immigrant, Helen Fitzmartin, describes her early life and what she has learned from the U.S.

My name is Daria Hrabova and the person I was interviewing is my mother, Oleksandra Hrabova. I am 16 years old and my mom is 54 years old. We talked about childhood, family, and growing up in Ukraine.

Chase Wakelin interviews his great uncle concerning his service during the Vietnam War, and inquires about Charlie Arms' opinion on the current Ukrainian conflict.

We talked about her grandparents who came from Ukraine and their version of the American Dream and how it shaped Mrs. Craven

Asking max questions

I spoke with my grandma about her life and the different accomplishments and things she is grateful for, as well as lessons she has learned throughout her life.

From her childhood in Ukraine to today, Rita has gone through a lot. She discusses it in this interview

What middle and high school were like in Keiv, Ukraine in the 1980’s.

We talked about Beverly’s life and career in art’s management. We also talked about Beverly’s parents’ journey from Russia to the United States.

My mother grew up in tree Soviet Union and escaped discrimination and prejudice against the Jewish people by immigrating to the United States. My mother worked hard to get a higher education despite not knowing a single word of English....

A Little story about my mother moving to live to another country by herself at 18.

My grandmother(mother as interpreter/translator) talks about her childhood living in Eastern Ukraine after WW2.

Memory of the evacuation from Ukraine during the start of WW2.

Gala Korniyenko, a PhD student at The Ohio State University gives advice to Maggie Wilcox, a first year Master's Student at The University of Kansas, on community building and engagement, urban planning, international development, and life in general.

Jennifer Beard talks with her colleague, Professor Rich Feeley, about his global health career. They taught together in the Department of Global Health at the Boston University School of Public Health for 14 years. Rich devoted his career to working...

I asked my father questions about his immigration from Ukraine to eventually the West, and general questions about his childhood.

Childhood through parenthood

Memory and employment