Who is Anna Rudomin from The Endless Steppe; Growing Up in Siberia and what is their importance?

Anna is Esther grandmother...... her father's mother. Anna is a strong character with a lot of pride. She will, however, do whatever is necessary to insure the well being of her family. New os her husband's death devastates Anna, but she perseveres, surviving exile and later returns to Lodz with her family.