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The Interrogation

DAY 1: JANUARY 19, 1920

Q.   What is your name in Russian?
A. Ustin Voronkov.

Q. Inasmuch as you do not believe in God, will you affirm to tell the truth?
A.  Yes.

Q. What is your address?
A. 116 Locust Street, Bridgeport, Connecticut.

Q. How old are you?
A. Twenty years old.

Q. Where were you born?
A. Province of Kherson, Alexandriyska, Ulesd, Bokas Volost, Village of Varvarovka.

Q. Of what country are you now a subject or citizen?
A. Russian subject.

Q. Are you married or single?
A. Married.

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