Mary Antin

No, the czar did not want us in the schools.

No, the czar did not want us in the schools.

In the evening of the first day my father conducted us to the public baths.

In the evening of the first day my father conducted us to the public baths.

But most of the Gentiles were ignorant.

But most of the Gentiles were ignorant.

First, you had to have a tutor at home, who prepared you and talked all the time about the examination read more

First, you had to have a tutor at home, who prepared you and talked all the time about the examination you would have to pass, till you were scared.

On a royal birthday every house must fly a flag, or the owner would be dragged to a police station read more

On a royal birthday every house must fly a flag, or the owner would be dragged to a police station and be fined twenty-five rubles.