Boris Izakov was a member of the Soviet Armed Forces during World War II and later a journalist. In the interview he discusses his impression of the Soviet Union and the United States during and after World War II. He describes his time as a soldier at the front. He also describes Russian feelings towards the United States when the two countries were allies, and the reactions to the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. A memorable event for Mr. Izakov was his first visit to America just after the warÂ’s end, where he saw first-hand the drastic differences between war-destroyed Europe and the U.S. He also gives his impression of the Baruch Plan, and explains why it would never be accepted by the Soviet Union.
