Cleveland Slovenian American Heritage Foundation President Anthony Hiti introduced Dr. Vladimir Rus who spoke about the history of the city of Trieste.

During the Q&A session, a woman recited and asked about a poem called the Chrome-plated Soldiers of Trieste.

Dr Vlad Rus watches woman recite poem about Trieste

Dr. Rus answered a question about Fascists and Neo-Fascists and told story of what happened to him in Trieste when he refused to give the Fascist salute.

Dr. Vladimir Rus answered a question about an Italian region that led to a discussion of the origin of the word 'Slave.'

NOTE: DR. Vladimir Rus will be inducted into the 20120 Class of the Cleveland International Hall of Fame

August Pust and Vladimir Rus

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March 13, 2012

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