Sirka
A former gymnast from East Germany who grew up in Neubrandenburg and experienced the societal impacts of political policies.
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Mar 30, 2024 • 1h 37min
Gymnastics and Pills: An East German Childhood (339)
Former East German gymnast Sirka shares her experiences growing up under the Stasi regime, intense gymnastics training, and being given pills. She also discusses the challenges of reunification, adjusting to Western culture, and the societal impacts of political changes in East Germany.
