Lebanese Immigrant – My Grandpa

I interviewed my Grandpa, so this is his immigration story from Lebanon to the US and then finally to Mexico.  When my grandpa was 5 years old and living in Bolivia, his mother passed away, so his father took him back to Lebanon, which is where he grew up. My...

Oksana Sokolovsky Story

Julia Oussenko Mom What was the most important thing to you that you had to leave behind (if any) in your home country?”The most important thing I had to leave behind in my home country was my family. It was the hardest thing I ever did, but I later managed to...
Pirashki

Pirashki

Piroshki have a taste that varies depending on the filling. Savory varieties offer a satisfying blend of flavors, with options like seasoned meats, vegetables, and cheeses creating a savory and comforting profile. Sweet piroshki are accompanied by a pleasant contrast...
Iranian Immigrant – Alex Davidkhanian

Iranian Immigrant – Alex Davidkhanian

My father, Alex Davidkhanian, is an Iranian immigrant who fled from the Iranian Revolution of the late 1970s. With the shift in power in the national government, as well as the corrupt nature of Iranian society, my father’s family fled the country seeking freedom....