Peter N KoltypinMr. Peter Koltypin was the first American of Russian descent to achieve nomination and run for the U.S. Congress, which he did in 1974. Founder and chairman of the Freedom for Russia Association, he is also a member of other historical and literary oganizations. Genuinely concerned for his adopted country, America, especially in view of the continuous expansion of communist influence and terror throughout the world, Mr. Koltypin and his family have personally experienced torture and liquidation. Nine family members were killed by the communists and thus from personal experience he recognizes the threat to all free men and women from international communism, a danger which is inevitable unless a appropriate countermeasures are taken by and informed citizenry. An outspoken lecturer, a frequent writer on the subject of freedom, particularly in reference to the enslaved peoples of Russia, Mr. Koltypin has made his views known through numerous appearances on college campuses, at preparatory schools, at conventions and before responsible civic and fraternal societies such as the Lion's and JC's. This activity is in addition to T.V. and radio appearances as well as magazine and newspaper articles which he has authored. See U.S Senate Congressional Record, July 12th, 1979 for copy of Mr. Koltypin's speech. Speaking three languages, educated in European schools, Mr. Koltypin was born in Yugoslavia (present day Serbia) of Russian parents. He lived in Germany for many years, and arrived in America in 1951. Mr. Koltypin, twice served actively in the U.S armed forces during 1956 - 1958 and again upon recall in 1960, during the Berlin Crisis. An honorably discharged veteran serviceman, he was a prominent member of the oldest veteran organization - the Army- Navy Union, currently member of the American Legion. Read More Read Less