All This Shall Pass
This blog has become a repository of fine Russian refugee historical works. All of them paint the same picture of movement of people across a nation in torment. Their perspectives …
Family Kaleidoscope – From Russia to Canada by Maria von Rosenbach
I humbly offer my thoughts in review of this book on the facebook page of Dournovo Family in North America which describes the earliest days of Orest Dournovo and his …
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From the Heart – A descendant’s reflections
A beautiful poem by Jerry Mihailoff was written and dated August 9, 1986. Uncle Mikes Farm was a heartfelt retrospection of Jerry’s life experience on Mike Kosheiff’s farm. The poem …
Hi from Fi,
Fi McIntyre prepared this note about the early days of the Andreef and Sideroff families (reprinted from The Heart of the Peace, Fairview and District Vo. II). Another connection of the …
A Descendants Gift to therussianrefugees.ca
Jerry Mihailoff has opened the door to the Mihailoff clan. Your’s could be next, the welcome mat awaits.
A Russian Refugee’s Story
The following is an account of Jean Dash’s (Osokin) early days in Russia and her life in Canada. The piece is undated. A family member forwarded a copy for us …