Izidor

  • BAMA Mediaworks: Budapest, Hungary

    Izidor Ruckel is interviewed regarding a report by the Romanian Prosecutor’s Office on the Crime of Communism (IICCMER), which documents the era’s lack of care for orphans. (Story archived.)

  • Antena 1 Observator: Bucharest, Romania

    Izidor, supravieţuitorul din „Orfelinatul Groazei“ din Sighetu Marmaţiei: Există copii care. The Observator interviews Izidor Ruckel about the long-term effects of orphanage life. Watch the interview here.

  • Mix Actual: Brașov, Romania

    Izidor Ruckel and Azota Popescu (left) of the Catharsis Association interview on Mix Actual inBrașov, Romania. Watch the full interview here.

  • BBC News: London, United Kingdom

    The Brixton Broadcasting Corporation (BBC News) interviewed Izidor Ruckel about growing up in a Romanian orphanage. View the story on BBC News. (4 minutes) Listen to the BBC Radio interview. (11 minutes)

  • BBC Radio: London, United Kingdom

    BBC Radio in-depth interview with Izidor Ruckel on Mar. 28, 2016 about institutionalized life in Communist Romania. Listen to the BBC Radio interview. (11 minutes) View the BBC News story. (4 minutes)

  • TVR: Bucharest, Romania

    Abandonaţi pe viaţă. Poveşti din orfelinatele groazei. Izidor Ruckel, several other adoptees, and government officials discuss Romanian international adoption issues. Watch the TVR story here.