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The conversation takes a poignant turn as the speaker discusses his family background. His father, who passed away when he was only four years old, left a significant void in his and his mother’s life. The speaker admires his Armenian mother for her strength. He shares stories of her life, highlighting how she became fiercely protective after losing her husband while still nurturing her children.
A Student's Perspective in a Transforming World
When asked about his experiences in college at Tulane, the speaker recounts his travels across the globe. At just 16, he found himself in the Soviet Union again. The stories from this trip are rich with color, from the grandeur and complexity of Moscow's architecture to the social contrasts he observed within the Soviet culture.