Seven More Leave Russia
After a lifetime of hoping and two years planning, Aron
Gindin (Bun) and his family boarded a plane on Aug 10, 1997 in Moscow for
their three hour flight to Munich, Germany. Accompanied by his wife Rimma,
their daughter and son-in-law, Galya and Sasha Grashov, grandchildren Genya
(Eugene), Ira (Irene) and Aunt Anna Ninburg, they arrived to the welcome
of Rita, Sasha and Michele Sokolinskaia (Bun). As this newsletter is being
prepared, more information about their resettlement has slowly been reaching
Benicia. Not all is wine and roses unfortunately. Living accommodations
so far have not worked out well. My understanding of the situation is that
they were to spend their first six months or so in a hostel or barracks.
They tried two different ones and were less 
than pleased with the setup and are currently living with Rita
and Sasha and Sasha's relatives until they can work things out with the
housing authority. Being the independent people they are, it is very difficult
for them as they don't speak the language and have to rely on others for
help. The next few months will be the most difficult and we all wish them
a speedy resettlement in their new country.
This photo above (originally published a few years ago) shows left to right sitting: Rimma Gindin, Galina (Galya) Grashov, and Anna Ninburg. Standing: Alexander (Sasha), Genya (Eugene), Ira (Irene) Grashov and Aron Gindin.
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