Like both of us (your co-hosts Polina and Yelena) Viktoria was born in the Soviet Union and immigrated to Chicago with her parents when she was 10. Her story of being raised in the former Soviet Union has influenced Viktoria in countless ways including being the source of inspiration for her dedication to sharing the realities of life under communism.
In our conversation we discuss the deep appreciation Viktoria feels for the same freedoms that many of us take for granted today. We hope that Viktoria’s thoughts on the striking differences between life in the Soviet Union and the opportunities available in the U.S. encourage you to apply a critical eye when you come across communist and anti-capitalist propaganda.
We discuss how the children of immigrants are often more likely to see the importance of being politically engaged. If you have experience of living under an oppressive regime, and when you grow up listening to the stories of how your parents and grandparents struggled, you are more likely to treasure the immense privileges that come with freedom. We feel this perspective is particularly relevant in today’s heated climate, where many college students in the West are expressing hatred for their own country without a basic understanding of the historical realities and struggles that led to their freedoms.
When she is not fighting communism tendencies in society, Victories helps people apply gradual change to improve their health through her work as an integrative nutritionist. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to hear from someone who has lived through the realities that many only read about in textbooks.
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