In this episode, I interview my father, Sammy, about our family history, tracing back to his father, Yuri, and his mother, Pesya. We explore Yuri’s early years as an orphan after World War I, his service in the Soviet Army, and his survival through World War II. Pesya’s life in Leningrad during the blockade is also discussed, along with how the two eventually met after the war. The conversation delves into forgotten stories of survival, hardship, and resilience in the Soviet era.