Olga Asimov’s translated 1992 letter to Isaac
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Title Olga Asimov’s translated 1992 letter to Isaac Author Gena Petrov, translator Source ID S58 Text Dear Mr. Asmov,
I am Olga Asimova. I am your relative.
My father Vele Asimov is brother of your grandfather, Ara.
I could saw once you speak on Russian TV. You said at present time still like it Russia, and with pleasure would liike attendance to Petrovichi. If you want to visit Petrovichi, I can help you. Before the Second World War I worked medical assistant at Petrovich hospital.
Your grandfather Ara and grandmother Hanehar died before of war.
Your Uncle Boris lived in Israel. He had poor life, therefore I all time help for him.
Avram died at Maykop (city near the Black Sea).
Samuel died at Leningrad (Petersburg).
I have got not good fate. At the beginning Second World War me mobiliized for to work at military hospitals from 24 June 1941 up to September 1945. My parents and 9 year old daughter killed by fascists by buried alive.
I get to know about that tragic story on time me and my husband visited at Petrovichi after war.
At Petrovichi died about 70 percent people had family name Asimov. Fascists killed all people from Petrovichi who had famly name Asimov. That were mine and your relatives.
I cannot live at Petrovichi after this horror, therefore I and my husband decided to change life place and chose Ural region about 600 mile east of Moskow.
We life at new place 42 years. We have of son, he is doctor. My granddaughter study at college of medical.
I don’t ask for nothing to you. I proud you because you are my relative. I have you many books publish on Russian. Also, I storege Russian magazines which talk about you.
I am older than you and I remember when you and your parents leave from Petrovichi by horses cart. Your family sat on cart already to leave and all relatives around cry.
Isaac, if not difficult for you, please write me letter. Please describe about you and your family. How do you feel?
I knew you afraid travel by plane. Therefore I think you don’t agree to travel to Russia for attendance of native land your childhood.
My address….
I wish you good health.Linked to
Individuals: 1ASIMOV, Olga Vladimirovna
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