Russian-speaking immigrants missing in the U.S.: a story of a New York City disappearance
May through November 2017 I was filming a documentary in five countries — the U.S., Ukraine, Belarus, Uzbekistan, and Russia — about Russian-speaking immigrants who went missing in the United States. I am not a former cop or detective; I…
What you need to know about Medicare
If you have ever considered how you will pay for healthcare services after you retire and which insurance plan to buy, this article is for you. ForumDaily partnered with Fidelis Care, New York State’s leading insurance company, in order to…
Rainbow over Brighton: Why LGBT still feel discriminated in the Russian neighborhood
Brighton Beach is a legendary neighborhood in New York City, a “little Odesa,” an old oasis of Russian immigration. It’s a place longed for by many Russian hearts; when they choose where to live in a foreign country, many natives…
What You Need to Know About Open Enrollment in New York State
Open enrollment for Qualified Health Plans in New York State has begun. If you need health insurance, or would like to choose a new plan, now is the time to enroll. Here’s what you need to know: Open Enrollment is…
Former member of USSR Olympic team is coaching US swimmers in New York
Professional swimmer Konstantin Petrov moved to the United States from Kazakhstan 18 years ago, and got into sport coaching right away. Now he’s not only a recognized Olympic Games participant, but also a proud coach of his U.S. students, who…
4 main features to consider while choosing a Medicare Advantage Plan
Those who are eligible for Medicare are able to apply for it till December 7th which is the last day of the Annual Election Period (AEP) for Medicare plans. The coverage will begin January 1, 2018. People can only change…
Two friends create toys to help fighting autism
Autism has reached epidemic levels in the United States. More than 2% of the future American generations have this condition. At the same time, autism in not yet deemed a disease, and most cases can be corrected with the help…
To fake or not to fake: risk assessment of buying fake documents in the US
In the United States, any document is up for sale. Swindlers fake passports, green cards, social security numbers, not to mention state IDs and driver’s licenses. ForumDaily has looked into what consequences this might bring for the buyers of counterfeit…
Major Russian bank ends up in scandal in Ukraine over a local oligarch
Bank sector in Ukraine has been bouncing for the last couple of year. The National Bank announced cleansing and closed down about 40% of financial institutions. The largest bank in the country, Privatbank, owned by Swiss and Dnipropetrovsk oligarch Ihor…
Russian Alexey Rubin names New York City intersection after Sergei Dovlatov
Alexey Rubin is an ordinary Russian immigrant. He graduated cum laude from Moscow Oil and Gas University’s engineering school, but didn’t want to work in his degree field. Alexey decided to travel to the United States and see how Americans…