Steve Pribish was born in Joliet, Illinois of Russian immigrants and learned stories of “years ago” first hand from his father and grandfather. After college, Steve spent thirty-th...view moreSteve Pribish was born in Joliet, Illinois of Russian immigrants and learned stories of “years ago” first hand from his father and grandfather. After college, Steve spent thirty-three years working for the United States government monitoring the Soviet Union. He was deeply involved in Russian culture and made prolonged trips into European Russia. His first two novels, “Ikons” and “Banners” are the result of several generations of experience. Steve is the author of over two hundred government reports and has written for “Home and Away” and “Videomaker” magazines, and several Midwestern newspapers. His short stories, “There Will Be Crosses” and “The MiG and I” both won regional first place awards.view less