Episode 119 – From the Iron Curtain to Freedom: Yury's Journey to America
In Episode 119 of The Chris and Mike Show, we sit down with Yury —a man who grew up in Russia, living behind the Iron Curtain during a time when freedom was just a word whispered with caution.
Yuri didn’t make it to the United States until he was 16 or 17 years old, and his story is nothing short of fascinating. He shares what life was really like in the Soviet Union—the censorship, the scarcity, the surveillance—and how those early experiences shaped his perspective on liberty, opportunity, and resilience.
We dive into what it meant to grow up under a regime where speaking your mind could be dangerous, and how moving to America opened up a world he never imagined was possible. From strict government control to discovering personal freedom, Yuri's journey is eye-opening, humbling, and deeply inspiring.
This episode pulls back the curtain—literally and figuratively—on a part of history most Americans only know from textbooks. Yuri lived it. Now you get to hear it.
🎧 Tune in and travel from Russia to the U.S.—through the eyes of someone who lived both.
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