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BiographyAndrew Ostroumofff was born when his parents were on their way to Harbin and later moved to Tientsin then Hong Kong in 1938. He was a member of the Volunteers and was interned in the Sham Shui Po Camp during Second World War. Ostroumoff started his career at The Repulse Bay Hotel and The Peninsula Hotel in the 1940s and was Manager of the hotels before his retirement.
Interview summaryTalks of his childhood in Harbin and his father's works with the railways. Describes his life during the Second World War and internment experience in Hong Kong. Recounts his career at The Repulse Bay Hotel, The Peninsula Hotel and The Hongkong Hotel, such as his job rotation, promotion and family life in the hotels. Discusses the changes he had introduced as Manager, such as staff changes and the provision of advance money.
Interview summaryTalks of his childhood in Harbin and his father's works with the railways. Describes his life during the Second World War and internment experience in Hong Kong. Recounts his career at The Repulse Bay Hotel, The Peninsula Hotel and The Hongkong Hotel, such as his job rotation, promotion and family life in the hotels. Discusses the changes he had introduced as Manager, such as staff changes and the provision of advance money.I081. Hong Kong Heritage Project, accessed 02/06/2023, https://www.hongkongheritage.org/nodes/view/22233
