Fighting Side-by-Side Next to My Twin

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.

Boris Mirkin’s Interview

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.

Global Arizona: Stella Saperstein Part 1

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.

Dad’s Navy Interview
December 5, 2017 App Interview

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...

9,641 km, 2 continents, 1 lifetime, 0 defeats.

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...

My Grandma’s Life As an Immigrant

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.