Treatment of alcohol and drug addictions in the USA: how an immigrant runs a unique clinic in California

It's no secret that there is an opioid epidemic in the United States. When we hear this, we most often imagine homeless drug addicts on the streets of San Francisco or Philadelphia. But in fact, opioids are much closer to us ordinary people than it seems. ABOUT…

Creating the future: how an immigrant from Armenia teaches robots to feel emotions

A well-known American entrepreneur, an Armenian of Chinese origin, David Yang has been fond of inventions since childhood, and he designed his first robot in the first grade of school - from an old parental tape recorder and plywood. Today, David is the founder of 13 companies, most of which are developing ...

Roofing School: How a Russian Specialist Became One of the Best in the Construction Market

Andrei Denisenko was born in the small Belarusian village of Dubovka, and began his professional career while studying at the university, earning money in all possible ways: as a loader and builder, and even installing fences in cemeteries. Now Andrey is the founder and owner of a successful construction company,…

How our immigrants become rich in the USA: three stories

These stories are in some ways simply optimistic, and in some ways even typical. Every immigrant has a chance to become a wealthy or even very rich person. Timur went bankrupt in Russia, but was able to implement a profitable idea in Los Angeles, Evgeniy arrived at the age of 15...

A good entrepreneur does not make money, but makes the world better: story of a serial entrepreneur from Armenia

Today he is 57, he has a family, four children, a full house. And although there is no need to rush anywhere, Armen wakes up every morning at exactly 7 and not a minute later. Coffee, swimming pool, exercise - and off to work. Just so clear...

How an Immigrant-Founded New York City Career School Changed Thousands of Lives

This is what they now have - a large school in midtown Manhattan, classrooms full of equipment, 20 years of practice and thousands of graduates who work in hospitals and medical offices across America. It all started with a rented desk in a small office in Brooklyn.…

How an immigrant from Ukraine conquered Fashion Week and prepared outfits for the Oscar ceremony

Maria Milovidova came to the United States as a 13-year-old teenager back in the mid-1990s. She drew from the age of two and did not change her vocation even in America. Maria graduated from San Jose State University with a bachelor's degree in arts and textile design…

'Arrived with $ 6': how a Ukrainian achieved the title of one of the most promising US scientists

Vasily Lyubchenko is a famous American chemist with Ukrainian roots, and in addition he is an actor of the Russian Drama Theater. He told Our Texas the story of his success and how he manages to combine the serious work of a scientist and his favorite activities that bring pleasure. "Teacher…

Why an expert in Russian law is so necessary in the USA: the story of Karina Duval

Immigration to the United States after successfully practicing law in your home country usually entails enormous difficulties. The huge difference not only in legislation, but also in legal systems leads to the fact that even the most highly qualified lawyers have to retrain in America almost from ...

From Russia with beauty: the story of Max Factor

Max Factor (real name Maximilian Faktorovich) is a famous American make-up artist of Jewish origin, cosmetologist, stylist and businessman who founded the Max Factor cosmetics brand. The story of his success was told by the Russian-American Heritage Museum project. He was born in the city of Zduńska Wola (now Poland), which...

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