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My grandfathers childhood growing up in the Soviet Union

here is me interviewing my grandma about her immigration story to America. enjoy!

This interview was about living in the Soviet Union and immigrating to the United States. It includes the hardships of leaving and coming.

Martin Levin (now 93) returns to StoryCorps. He originally came into the Atlanta booth in 2011 and his interview aired in Atlanta as well as nationally. Mr. Levin is interviewed by his great grandson, Ben Groebel (15), about growing up...

I interviewed my mother, who is a Ukrainian immigrant from the Soviet Union. Topics discussed included her experience transitioning to American life and Soviet culture

A son asking his mom about the differences growing up in the Soviet Union and being an immigrant in the United States.

Interview with Steven Huck about the times he grew up in

Mark Borodovsky (72) has a conversation with his children, Alex Borodovsky (41), Anna Borodovsky (45) and Maria Borodovskaya (49), about his childhood in Russia, his career in academia and coming to the United States.

My name is Daniel Alpert and I interviewed my aunt regarding her family history.

Father, Jim Newman (72) and mother, Denis Newman (70) tell their son, Christian Newman (45) the story about their time living in Czechoslovakia.

Conversation partners Cesar Briones (35) and Manuela Velasquez (23) discuss answers to the question, “What is home?”

Brother and sister Freeman Shore (82) and Wini Freund [no age given] discuss growing up, their family history, and how they got involved at Central Synagogue.

Arthur’s experience immigrating from the Soviet Union to the United States in 1978.

Anna Avner immigrated to America from the Soviet Union to give her family and herself a better life and freedom to practice Judaism. She had to start all over in a new country with a new language.

Ariella Rukhlin (16) talks with her grandfather (75) about his childhood in the Soviet Union after the Holocaust, as well as his immigration process and the "American Dream."

Steve Desroches (48) talks to Phil Spletzer (56) about his career as a musician, playing the violin in symphony orchestras and in the pit of many Broadway shows.

Bohdan (51) recounts to his sister Lida (49) what it was like to be the first Ukrainian-American soccer player to play professionally for a champion Ukrainian team and witness the Soviet Union's collapse

Growing up before WWII and falling in love were the easiest parts of Vera's life, but she encountered more hurdles along her way. On November 21, 2017, in Los Angeles, CA, Vera Volfson shares her story with her great-granddaughter Dara...

We go back through the life of a man who is not only my grandfather, but who has played a role in America’s history and served his country.

My dad’s experience growing up during the Red Scare.

Talking with my Jewish Grandpa about his life living in the Soviet Union enduring antisemitism in the time during and following WWII.

In this three-part interview I had the pleasure of interviewing the wonderful Stella Saperstein. We talked everything from her life growing up in the Soviet Union, her passion for music,her journey to the United States, and reconnecting with family.

Growing up in the Soviet Union and experiencing world war 2 as a child. Talked about evacuating, experiencing difficulties, and what happened to the people around.

Talking with my Jewish Grandpa about his life living in the Soviet Union enduring antisemitism in the time during and following WWII.

Growing up in the SU