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The Spokesman-Review Newspaper
Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

Journey Of Faith New Home, New Name

Because their language uses a different alphabet, Russians must decide how they will spell their names in America. Some have tried several different spellings.

Igor Napelenok, who was 8 years old when he came to the United States, had another problem. Children at school made fun of his first name. To them, Igor sounded like a character in a monster movie. Five years later, Igor now answers to Vic.