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In reply to the discussion: This congresswoman was born and raised in Ukraine. She just voted against aid for her homeland [View all]haele
(15,415 posts)21. Lots of Russians were resettled in Ukraine by Stalin after the Holodomor.
From the 30's through the 50's. This to replace native Ukrainians, Tartars, and other groups found not to be loyal to Stalin.
She may have been born in Ukraine, but her family historically might well be ethnic Russians, and owed much of their relative prosperity in Ukraine to the old Soviet resettlement policy.
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This congresswoman was born and raised in Ukraine. She just voted against aid for her homeland [View all]
Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin
Apr 2024
OP
I, perhaps, if I knew how do do it would send you the $ electronically.....
OAITW r.2.0
Apr 2024
#18
It's a coffee that you have to buy and accept. Not as cheap as, say, Northern New England gas station that delivers
OAITW r.2.0
Apr 2024
#22
As enticing as the gas station coffee and croissant sound, I'll take a pass on that.
Irish_Dem
Apr 2024
#23
Her party affiliation is identified in article, right under the opening photo.
Silent Type
Apr 2024
#28
It was not left out at all, here are the fifth and sixth sentences in the article:
Celerity
Apr 2024
#39
BBC just interviewed her hometown (Chernihiv) mayor, who was critical, but measured in his response
muriel_volestrangler
Apr 2024
#43
Indeed....there's a real story to be told about why Republicans suddenly change their tune.
OAITW r.2.0
Apr 2024
#11