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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.

Daughter Tanya Horat (58) interviews mother Carol Sharpe (86) about her memories and life experiences.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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...

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

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

My grandfathers childhood growing up in the Soviet Union

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

I interviewed my grandma about the 1960’s.

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

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.

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...

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.

American history

WE WILL DO THIS FOR MOTHER RUSSIA

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.