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Grandfather began his independent life when he was ten-years-old by
working odd jobs. His father owned a cart-horse and worked as a private
carrier. When grandfather was still a little boy he wanted to become
independent and he began to study house painting. At first he was a helper
and then he even worked in a higher position: painted churches and tall
houses. With time grandfather became well respected as a house painter and
before World War II he worked in this field at the bristle factory in
Vitebsk. My grandfather's life during Soviet rule was that of a typical
working person, who had adapted himself to the regime, worked honestly and
skillfully and did not get involved with politics.
working odd jobs. His father owned a cart-horse and worked as a private
carrier. When grandfather was still a little boy he wanted to become
independent and he began to study house painting. At first he was a helper
and then he even worked in a higher position: painted churches and tall
houses. With time grandfather became well respected as a house painter and
before World War II he worked in this field at the bristle factory in
Vitebsk. My grandfather's life during Soviet rule was that of a typical
working person, who had adapted himself to the regime, worked honestly and
skillfully and did not get involved with politics.
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Location
Vitebsk
Belarus
Interview
emma nikonova