Back in the U.S.S.R.: An American Family Returns to Moscow

Jerrold and Leona Schecter and family

The Schecter family returns to Moscow in 1987, renewing friendships formed during an earlier stay and assessing the changes associated with glasnost and perestroika. Family members contribute observations about work, education, the arts and everyday relationships in a Soviet society beginning to open up.

Glasnost; Perestroika; Soviet society; Family