Dennis Batyuchenko

Dennis Batyuchenko

Oral History Interview

Dennis Batyuchenko describes his life growing up in Russia, moving to the US at 16, and navigating life as a stateless immigrant here. He includes stories of his time in Montana and Philadelphia, including engaging in crime and drug use, but also forming connections with other immigrants and trying to find a community to live in. The focus of the interview becomes Dennis' time spent in lockup at the INS building while awaiting trial and possible deportation for alleged involvement in a variety of crimes. Dennis talks about how his time in the INS building led to a revelation that changed his outlook on life, and how it shaped his spiritual beliefs and convictions.

Dori Cahn

Wing Luke Museum

Wing Luke Museum

May 6, 2012

Interviewee has granted permission for interview recordings and/or transcriptions to be made available online through the Wing Luke Museum.

INS Oral Histories

English

Oral History

Dori Cahn

Dennis Batyuchenko

Wing Luke Museum

Seattle, WA

Transcribed by Deng Her