Before I share my story with you, I would like to add a disclaimer. I can only share my personal experience and my perspective. In no shape or form do I intend to be judgmental or chas v’shalom put anyone down, just in case you happen to feel differently....
My name is Elana Yuabov. I am a proud Bukharian Jewish Woman, and thanks to Leya’s project, I get to share my story with you. Everybody has strengths and weaknesses. It is important to discover what your strengths are so you can leverage them and realize your...
Сейчас меня называют мама Лиза! Я родилась летом, а значит горячая как лето. С детства была озорной девчонкой, любила играть с машинками и быть в кругу весёлых и смышленых ребят. Жили мы неплохо в Таджикистане городе Душанбе, но в 1993-м году пришлось покинуть родину,...
“Итак, она звалась Татьяной”. – A.С. Пушкин Perhaps I’ll begin with “Tatyana,” in short Tanya, a very popular and beautiful Russian name, given to me at birth by my loving parents, inspired by Alexander S. Pushkin’s famous book Eugene Onegin. Tatyana...
Yelena Kalendareva CEO of Aneley Cosmetics My journey began in Khazakhstan (mom is from here). I was born there, but grew up in Uzbekistan (dad is from here). I was always a happy child. It was 3 of us, sisters (our brother was born later, he is the baby in the...
This is Victoria Khanimov she is a woman who wears many hats. This is her story through the eyes of her daughter. This is my mother, and this is her story. Born in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, Victoriya Khanimov grew up in a simple family, living a comfortable life. Back in...