Brighton Beach

Brighton Beach is perhaps the best known among Russians in the area of ​​New York. His popularity he must first of all people from the former Soviet Union, who began to flock there in the mid-1970s. Also, the area is famous for its cozy cafes in the spirit of the Soviet Union, concert halls and Russian baths. Let's see how looks the everyday life of our former compatriots, who have become Americans. Baptism ceremony on the beach Brighton Beach





Women play poker on the beach



Baptism in the Ukrainian Church



Musicians performing Ukrainian folk songs in the restaurant «National»



Anne V. and her grandson Igor, who lives in Ukraine



Street market



Michael and Eugene at home



Women from Ukraine



Restaurant Back to USSR



Les preparing dumplings



Eugene and Mary in the store



Ukrainian wedding in the restaurant «National»



Brighton Beach



Street market



Gunel Gasimov and her brother Orhan



Anastasia, a volunteer of the Ukrainian Church, which, among other things, helps homeless immigrants



Birthday



Playing backgammon for money



The oldest Russian sauna in Brighton Beach



Feast of the Epiphany



78-year-old Tatiana and her granddaughter Gunel



Arkady in his apartment



Photo that looks like Arcadia to his native Armenia



Les waiting for the train on which she goes to church



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