Tag Archives: Russia

Actor and Model Natasha Galkina is Today’s Honoree

Posted on November 7, 2016 by Today's Honoree

Natalie Gal, an American actress and model, was born into the family of an opera singer and a poet. Natalie began studying ballet, arts, piano, singing, and theatre performance at the age of 6. She’s often compared to a young … Continue reading →

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Author Valery Dunaevsky is Today’s Honoree for Monday March 14th, 2016

Posted on March 13, 2016 by Today's Honoree

Since 2005, the United Nations has designated Jan. 27 as International Holocaust Remembrance Day. The day pays tribute to the six million Jews and five million non-Jews who were killed in the genocidal actions during World War II. In his … Continue reading →

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Author Julia G. Fox is Today’s Honoree for Tuesday February 2nd, 2016

Posted on February 1, 2016 by Today's Honoree

About The Book: In this poignant and poetic memoir, author Julie G. Fox chronicles the reunion of her husband, George, with his former lover from college, Sasha—a man living a double life in a culture where his homosexuality could result … Continue reading →

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Journalist Boris Fishman is Today’s Honoree

Posted on October 16, 2014 by Today's Honoree

Boris Fishman was born in Minsk, in the former Soviet Union, in 1979, and emigrated to the United States in 1988. His journalism, essays, and criticism have appeared in The New Yorker, The New York Times Magazine and Book Review, … Continue reading →

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Karloff Restaurant Owner Olga Potap is Today’s Honoree

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Today's Honoree

Olga Potap is a young gorgeous girl who immigrated here as a teenager on her own from Russia. She left her mother and her life for the unknown. She managed not only to graduate with honors and double major from … Continue reading →

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United States of America Olympian Julia Clukey is Today’s Honoree

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Today's Honoree

Imagine an Olympian that has been training since she was 12, but has not only stayed committed to her career, but also to her community, that’s Olympian Julia Clukey. As part of the Maine Beer & Wine Distributors Association’s responsibility … Continue reading →

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Today’s Honoree is Rebecca Constantino

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Today's Honoree

As a graduate student, Rebecca Constantino studied the role of the school and community libraries in inner-city communities, and, later, the disparity of access to books in school libraries in the Los Angeles area.  Instead of simply examining the problem, … Continue reading →

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