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My mother’s struggles with the fall of the Soviet Union and the wars in Georgia. Then the struggles she had with immigration and language barriers. Finally how she overcame them now.

here is part 2 of me speaking with my grandma about her life immigrating from Soviet Russia to America.

Steve Desroches (47) and Darrin Shaffer (53) talk about international exchange and in particular the year of high school Shaffer spent in Denmark.

For this interview I, a junior in highschool, was interviewing my Mother Zina Kaufman who immigrated to the United States at a young age.

Steve Desroches (47) talks to Zoe Lewis (57) about her life as a musician and traveling the world.

Isaac Kornfeld’s life

This is me interviewing my dad on the cold war and how it impacted his life.

I interviewed my grandma about the 1960’s.

We talked about the experiences of World War Two in the perspective of my great grandpa and stories from others.

Cynthia Ferreira and Ronan Smith talk about her experiences as an American student in the USSR during the last days of the Soviet Government.

In this interview, conducted in December 4 in Pennsylvania, Faith interviews Gene about his experience in the Cold War. He explains what was going on during the War and what his role in the Navy was. He also explains some...

My grandfathers experience of the Cold War and Armenian-Azerbaijan conflicts

American history

Twins Yaroslav and Aleksander Kek were drafted on December 1, 1989 to serve in the Soviet Union army. Sent to the military camp in Uzbekistan, they talk about their experience serving side-by-side.

WE WILL DO THIS FOR MOTHER RUSSIA

Boris talks about his life in the Soviet Union and his experiences with the people aroun him. Boris contrasts his life in America to his life in Russia and why he believes the world is changing for the better.

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.

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.

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 SU

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

My grandfathers childhood growing up in the Soviet Union

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