Olesya Holker: A life of travel led this Russian migrant to her husband in Las Vegas and later, Iowa
Olesya Holker started traveling as a child with her mother, a Russian actress. Her most notable trip started in Las Vegas and eventually led to Iowa.
This story was first told during the Des Moines Storytellers Project's "Travel" on June 20, 2023 at Hoyt Sherman Place.
The Des Moines Storytellers Project believes everyone has a story and everyone can tell it.
Des Moines Storytellers Project events are filled with neighbors and notables who have a true, first-person story they’re willing to share in 8-10 minutes in front of a live audience.
See past stories, learn how to share your own or grab tickets to a future show at DesMoinesRegister.com/Storytellers.
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