Share Your Story

Thank you for your interest in the Refuseniks & Activists Project. We are excited to hear your stories about immigration, activism, and professional involvement with the movement. Thank you!

Click the links below to begin recording a video. Up to 5 minutes max. Nothing to download or install. A new window will open.

Speak in whatever language you are most comfortable. You will also have the option to submit archival photos (or other media) related to your story.


Eventually your story will become part of a collection of community memories on our website.


After submitting your video you can record as many more stories as you like.

Choose from the following options:

I want to tell an open-ended story:


About myself


About a family member

I want to tell stories about emigrating from the USSR:


About myself


About a family member

I want to tell stories about participating in the movement outside the USSR:


About myself


About a family member

Questions? Contact us:


info@refuseniksactivists.org

212.275.4600