Which nationality claimed Metchnikoff due to his heritage?
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Five different nations and peoples claimed Metchnikoff due to his heritage. He was born in the Russian Empire, to a Jewish family of Ukrainian origin. His family spoke Russian and Ukrainian at home, and he attended a Russian school. However, he also studied Hebrew and Yiddish, and was influenced by the Hasidic movement of Judaism.
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