June 25, 2018

Growing up in the Soviet Union | Season 4 Episode 7

38 minutes

What was it like for a child to grow up in the USSR? In this episode of “Now Is the Time” I sit down with my wife Christina and she shares what life was like during Soviet rule in Ukraine.

Here are a few things Christina talks about.

Soviet school uniforms

Communist children’s organization “Pioneers”

Cutting grass with scissors for community service

Waiting in line for kielbasa

Food rations

Learning about Soviet leaders like Lenin

Christina with her 1st grade teacher. Notice the portrait of Lenin above the chalk board.

...more

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By Caleb Suko

June 25, 2018

Growing up in the Soviet Union | Season 4 Episode 7

38 minutes

What was it like for a child to grow up in the USSR? In this episode of “Now Is the Time” I sit down with my wife Christina and she shares what life was like during Soviet rule in Ukraine.

Here are a few things Christina talks about.

Soviet school uniforms

Communist children’s organization “Pioneers”

Cutting grass with scissors for community service

Waiting in line for kielbasa

Food rations

Learning about Soviet leaders like Lenin

Christina with her 1st grade teacher. Notice the portrait of Lenin above the chalk board.

...more

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