Sholom Aleichem's house in Pereiaslav. The house of my father's childhood was probably similar.
Sholom Aleichem's house in Pereiaslav. The house of my father's childhood was probably similar.
In 1910 the town had about 6000 Jews. To serve this small community, at the end of the 19th century, a synagogue was built. The building had survived the WWII and is preserved until now as a factory of woven products. The factory is, ironically, named aft
In 1910 the town had about 6000 Jews. To serve this small community, at the end of the 19th century, a synagogue was built. The building had survived the WWII and is preserved until now as a factory of woven products. The factory is, ironically, named aft
Aftermath of a pogrom. There were a lot of those in the times of my father's early childhood. One of his older sisters was killed in a pogrom
Aftermath of a pogrom. There were a lot of those in the times of my father's early childhood. One of his older sisters was killed in a pogrom
A photo of cheder bachurim. My dad could have looked like that as a child.
A photo of cheder bachurim. My dad could have looked like that as a child.
A family photo of the extended Finkestein family upon their return to Pereiaslav. My dad is bottom left. His parents - middle row, right.
A family photo of the extended Finkestein family upon their return to Pereiaslav. My dad is bottom left. His parents - middle row, right.
Pereiaslav: Grisha at 13
Pereiaslav: Grisha at 13
Kiev: 1937- 40.
Kiev: 1937- 40.
Kiev: 1937- 40.
Kiev: 1937- 40.
My parents' wedding, May 1941. My dad was arrested on June 22nd.
My parents' wedding, May 1941. My dad was arrested on June 22nd.
Gulag. This is probably the picture he sent to his mother and he obviously took care to look his best.
Gulag. This is probably the picture he sent to his mother and he obviously took care to look his best.
Sterlitamak, 1951, before my birth
Sterlitamak, 1951, before my birth
Sterlitamak, 1953-54. My parents were very good dancers and I always enjoyed watching them at their best, dancing together.
Sterlitamak, 1953-54. My parents were very good dancers and I always enjoyed watching them at their best, dancing together.
Sterlitamak: 1951. My dad's mom and my mom's cousin came together to visit and from the stories, it was a happy visit.
Sterlitamak: 1951. My dad's mom and my mom's cousin came together to visit and from the stories, it was a happy visit.
Sterlitamak, 1953-54.
Sterlitamak, 1953-54.
Sterlitamak, 1952.
Sterlitamak, 1952.
Sterlitamak, 1953-54. My dad and I.
Sterlitamak, 1953-54. My dad and I.
Sterlitamak, 1953-54. My dad and I.
Sterlitamak, 1953-54. My dad and I.
Sterlitamak, 1953-54. My dad and I.
Sterlitamak, 1953-54. My dad and I.
1956. Bikovnya. This is where we rented a room with windows that needed to be plugged with pillows agains the cold.
1956. Bikovnya. This is where we rented a room with windows that needed to be plugged with pillows agains the cold.
Kiev, 1957
Kiev, 1957
Kiev, 1957
Kiev, 1957
Kiev, 1957
Kiev, 1957
My father and me around 1961. A happy day.
My father and me around 1961. A happy day.
The apartment building were we moved in 1962. The picture was taken by my husband in 2009.
The apartment building were we moved in 1962. The picture was taken by my husband in 2009.
Kiev, 60-ies
Kiev, 60-ies
70-ies. On a ski-lift.
70-ies. On a ski-lift.
70-ies. A cross-county ski race.
70-ies. A cross-county ski race.
70-ies. On a boat around Kiev. Do not know who the boy is.
70-ies. On a boat around Kiev. Do not know who the boy is.
70-ies. With my mom at a work function.
70-ies. With my mom at a work function.
70-ies. Speaking at a work function.
70-ies. Speaking at a work function.
1976. Dad's last picture from his work badge.
1976. Dad's last picture from his work badge.
My husband, Arcady Milrud and I, Nina Prays, Grigory Finkelstein's daugher.
My husband, Arcady Milrud and I, Nina Prays, Grigory Finkelstein's daugher.
The family of my son, Greg Neyman, Grigory Finkelstein's grandson: Greg, Marsha, Evette and their dog, Licorice
The family of my son, Greg Neyman, Grigory Finkelstein's grandson: Greg, Marsha, Evette and their dog, Licorice
The family of my daughter, Judith Prays, Grigory Finkelstein's grand-daugher: Judith Prays, her husband, Yonatan and their daughter, Roat.
The family of my daughter, Judith Prays, Grigory Finkelstein's grand-daugher: Judith Prays, her husband, Yonatan and their daughter, Roat.
His grandaughter, Judith Prays, with her 3 daughters
His grandaughter, Judith Prays, with her 3 daughters