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Memoirs of Galina: The Story of a Russian Australian from China
Galina Kuchina
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Description for Memoirs of Galina: The Story of a Russian Australian from China
Paperback. The memoir of the daughter of an emigre White Russian army officer who lived in China under Japanese occupation during World War II, and then under Soviet rule. Translator(s): Tolmachev, Marina. Num Pages: 238 pages. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; 1FPC; 1MBF; BM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 209 x 136 x 14. Weight in Grams: 284.
Memoirs of Galina follows the true story of Galina Kuchina and her family. Originally from Russia, the family leave their home for China in search of a better life. The family endure a difficult time under Japanese occupation in China and live under Soviet rule following liberation by the Soviet Army. However, even during the most difficult times the young still studied, worked, fell in love and got married. Years later the family migrated to Australia and integrated into Australian life. Working life was punctuated by a full social life as well as an intense cultural commitment. Galina's interest in ... Read more
Memoirs of Galina follows the true story of Galina Kuchina and her family. Originally from Russia, the family leave their home for China in search of a better life. The family endure a difficult time under Japanese occupation in China and live under Soviet rule following liberation by the Soviet Army. However, even during the most difficult times the young still studied, worked, fell in love and got married. Years later the family migrated to Australia and integrated into Australian life. Working life was punctuated by a full social life as well as an intense cultural commitment. Galina's interest in ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Brolga Publishing Pty Ltd
Condition
New
Number of Pages
238
Place of Publication
Ringwood, VIC, Australia
ISBN
9781925367225
SKU
V9781925367225
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Ref
99-3
About Galina Kuchina
Born in 1929 in the city of Manchuria, China, Galina Kuchina was the daughter of a White Army officer. She graduated from high school in Hailar and completed her medical training in Harbin, China. She migrated to Australia in 1957 with her family where she enjoyed a career as a theatre sister in several hospitals. Her work is well received ... Read more
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