This included a Russian language class and a course on Soviet history. “I became fascinated by this experiment to build the world’s first workers’ state and state socialism,” he said.

In his case, one-quarter Russian, one-quarter Koniag, and one-half Déné Athabscan. Lukin’s grandfather was Russian, and his father had risen to esteem and status within the company.

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