Word: titova
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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...time World Champion Eugenio Monti, at 40, demonstrated that he has lost none of his skill and daring by piloting Italy's No. 1 sled to victory in the first two heats of the two-man bobsled. And no one could keep pace with Russia's Ludmila Titova in the ladies' 500-meter speed-skating race, although three U.S. girls-Minnesota's Mary Meyers, Illinois' Dianne Holum and Ohio's Jenny Fish-tied for second place, and all got silver medals...
...Exchanges like the Experiment and the Forum are very important," Mrs. Titova maintained. "We must get to know each other so that we can see that we are not so very different and that it is possible for us to be friends. The future of the world depends on our ability to be friends...
...subject of Soviet politics Mrs. Titova grew more vocal. When asked how Russians had reacted to Khrushchev's recent performance in the U.N. she became quite animate. "The great majority of the people approved of what he said in his speech. He is almost always able to express the essence of what Russians feel on a particular issue. He speaks very well for us. As for the hitting (Mrs. Titova tapped her fist on the arm of her chair in delicate imitation of Chairman Khrushchev) that is not the important thing. You must remember that Khrushchev comes from working class...
...Stalin, Mrs. Titova admitted that "of course he had his faults. But," she added, "you must remember that those days were very hard for us. First there was the problem of establishing Soviet power within the country; then World War II. When you judge him you should consider this...
...Titova and her group are traveling under the auspices of the Experiment in International Living. At home in Moscow, she works as vice-Chairman for the Committee of Youth Organizations of the U.S.S.R. Her special interest is in organizing international student activities, particularly international discussions, seminars and summer programs. Last summer she helped arrange the first meeting of the World Youth Forum, a conference in which 142 students, representing some sixty countries, met to discuss disarmament, co-existence, and other political issues. So far, all the Americans at the Forum have been sent by the American Friends Service Committee...