Grandma’s Childhood

My Grandmother grew up during World War II and migrated to America when she was 11. She had a very unique childhood and believes that the people of my generation should try to get good, basic education to lay a...

A Ukrainian Immigrant’s Cultural Journey

Over Thanksgiving of 2019, Mia Chuma (15) and her 76-year-old grandmother, Kwitoslava Saluk Paschyn, conversed about Kwitoslava’s journey to America. Mia’s grandmother reflects on her past, how she escaped Ukraine with her parents due to religious and cultural persecution. Reminiscing...

A WWII Ukrainian Immigrant’s Life

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

The great thanksgiving listen: Rita Ganopolsky talks about her life

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

From U.S.S.R. to The West.

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

Meet Ukrainian Folk Artist & Educator, Mia Naumenko!

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...

My grandmother’s childhood.

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

Maggie Wilcox and Gala Korniyenko

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.

Immigrating to the United States

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

The Great Thanksgiving Listen

This is a interview of what it was like growing up in the United States as a immigrant.

Olga Norget interview with Adam J.C. Norget – December 27, 2017

An autobiographical reflection on the life and unique experiences of Olga Norget.

Great Thanksgiving Listen
November 29, 2022 App Interview

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.

My mom’s immigration story from Russia 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.

My Mom’s Life in Ukraine

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.

Lovely Interview with dad!

During this interview, we got a chance to get closer by going through questions he enjoyed answering for this thankful evening!

Studying in Another Country: My Mom and Her College Experience

My mom and I talk about her college experience in Ukraine and how it shaped her into the person that she is today.

Grandad Conversation

My grandfather’s dad came from Russia and we talk about his life and why he moved.