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I was in Israel in 1996. I had a phone call from Koen, Chairman of the Union of Invalids of War in Israel. He told me that my comrades asked him to invite me to Israel for the 9th of May, Victory Day. I said that it was my dream to see this country and I would love to come. I was 86 at that time. There were 3 other people from Russia and Ukraine invited to visit Israel. We had a very warm reception. We had a car and could go on tours and everywhere. I admired the standards of living in this country. Veterans of war have everything they need. They attended parties at restaurants, they danced and sang and enjoyed life. I didn’t see one single veteran begging in the streets as it happens in our country.
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Interview
Alexandr Nepomniaschy