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Experiences that came out of moving from Russia to America in 1992 were shared.

Tristen Duffey (20) and his grandmother Jeanne Christakos Duffey (76) share a conversation about their family, Greek culture, and Jeanne's experience growing up on "Greek street" in Cahokia, IL.

Helen Wahlgren is interviewed by her daughter Cheryl Wahlgren (60) and her granddaughter Julie Sokol (24) about growing up on the Halsey Estate in Huntington, Long Island, NY, and moving to Austin, TX.

Sonya Miller Preis [no age given] talks with her conversation partner, Naomi Love (27), about her family history. Sonya honors her grandfather, Joe Miller, and her grandfather's aunt, Fania Marinoff, and she also talks about her cousins, her appreciation for...

Bernie Moray is talking about his childhood during the depression.

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....

The life of a stony young woman.

In this interview we talk about what has happend in Raul's life and what has made him the person he is. Being a parent and a husband also comes up in his life story, and he learns lessons he would...

We talked about our time together over the years and funny stories :)

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.

We talked about his life and some of his memories including favorites and those about his grandparents.

Swarna Reddy is an Indian woman that grew up in India and spent 6 years in the USSR. She talks about her experiences.

Helen Bauman, born of Ukrainian immigrants in 1929 recounts life as a child of the Depression while growing up on a farm in Macungie, PA. She also remembers key moments in history such as her feelings during WWII and the...

Gennady Gene Belous (78) talks with his son-in-law Dave Nash (54) about his family's experience in labor camps, how they were granted amnesty to come live in the United States, and why he decided to legally change his middle name...

In this interview, my mom reflects on her life. She also reminisces on her father.

Erla Lank's memories on the eve of her 87th birthday.

Lena (64 y.o.) interviews her father, Vincent (90 y.o.) about immigrating to America.

From Siberia to America story. Tartar ethnic background. Diversity and cultural openness is key.

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.

Growing up in the early 1900’s. Life, marriage, and family.

One Small Step conversation partners Russell "Russ" Person (62) and Ria Williams (38) talk about the importance of education, the role of government in the social safety net, and diversity in sectors like academia and STEM

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

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

Memory and employment

I talked to my grandma about her father’s family of 13, and how being immigrants changed his life, and hers.