“Little Russia” in New York (Brighton Beach)

Posted by on May 17, 2016 in Assignment 3 | No Comments

The existence of “Brighton Beach” in Brooklyn has allowed people to travel from the Russian Federation to the place that is regarded by local people as “Little Russia” or “Little Odessa” in New York. Preservation and use of the Russian language have always been the contributing factors in attracting newcomers and returning guests to the […]

The Next and Last Stop: The Land of Opportunity

Posted by on Feb 23, 2016 in Assignment 1 | No Comments

If I were asked to name the origin of my family in a single word, I would, certainly, say Azerbaijan. I have to admit that I consider myself to be a culturally poor person, due to the fact that the deepest level of my family tree that I really know about is my grandparents from […]