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…. I became interested in Russia professionally as it seemed the only country where any large scale chemical development was to be expected during the depression.
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The noted Russian-American writer Maurice Gershon Hindus (1891–1961) provided the introduction to Industrialized Russia.
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The author’s father, then living in East London, remembered the day at school assembly when the head teacher raised the issue of collecting funds for Russia. Following the ensuing debate, it was agreed to support the relief effort.
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In June 1932 the Russians met with Frederick Pope in an effort to enlist his support for recognition of the Soviet Union.
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