"In the memory of our fathers who left their motherland forever." These words on this remarkable medal commemorate the 90th year anniversary of The Great Exodus of the White Russians from Vladivostok, October 22, 1922.
The artist is Kyra Tatarinoff, she and her husband Peter are members of the Russian Historical Society in Sydney, Australia. Peter's father, Sergei Tatarenoff, participated in this historical event. After spending come time in the Philippines, when the opportunity came to immigrate to Australia, he took it. This would be his new country and final home.
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