I (age 70) have recently returned (Oct 1999) from mission in Russia. My Russian friend, Bladimir Popov, wants to find infromation about his grandfather who imigrated to the USA in about 1945 or so. His grandfather's name is Savelij Popov, born about 1899. I would be grateful for any help.
The Grand Son lives in Krasnodar Russia. That City is close to the Black Sea. It is possible that the family has roots in Eastern Turkey. The Grand Son held responsible possitions in the economic structure of the former Soviet Union.
The Grand Father was a military man (Cossack Army) and left Russia about the time of the Revolution (1918) for Greece. He then Immigrated to the USA or Canada during or after WWII.
He gave a picture to an Uncle Acjon I. Popov, Probably in Albany 23 New York.
One elderly relative remembers recieving a letter with a return address: Savva Popov, Albany 23. USA(or Canada.)
I would be pleased to find anyone who knows of this old gentelman and can put me in touch with his relatives. His Grand Son is anxiously waithing.
I guess my next step will be to search the Census, immigration, and Social security records if possible for a man who could possibly be still living.
Thank you again; Alva Young