Little Odessa Brighton Beach, Brooklyn
In the southernmost parts of Brooklyn, nestled between Coney Island and Manhattan Beach, one can find New York City‘s very own Ukraine, far from Russia of course. Little Odessa, as it has been traditionally coined due to the great number of immigrants from Odessa, is a nickname for Brooklyn’s Brighton Beach. Although the neighborhood has seen a recent influx of different ethnicities ranging from Hispanics, to African Americans and Chinese, the area is known for its predominantly Russian-speaking population. If you ever wondered where the Russians are in New York, Little Odessa is the answer.
Little Odessa holds among the highest concentration of Russian immigrants outside the eastern hemisphere. This vibrant, beachside enclave was the site of the Russian immigration wave to New York City, which dates back to the 1800s. Yet, even today, Russian newcomers find themselves settling in this strange and yet culturally familiar neighborhood of New York. Currently, there are an estimated 700,000 Russians living in New York City. A trip to Little Odessa will bring you to the center of the Russian community of New York. Other neighborhoods Russians call home include Sheepshead Bay, Bath Beach, both in Brooklyn along with Staten Island‘s South Beach.
https://untappedcities.com/2014/01/2...each-brooklyn/
In the southernmost parts of Brooklyn, nestled between Coney Island and Manhattan Beach, one can find New York City‘s very own Ukraine, far from Russia of course. Little Odessa, as it has been traditionally coined due to the great number of immigrants from Odessa, is a nickname for Brooklyn’s Brighton Beach. Although the neighborhood has seen a recent influx of different ethnicities ranging from Hispanics, to African Americans and Chinese, the area is known for its predominantly Russian-speaking population. If you ever wondered where the Russians are in New York, Little Odessa is the answer.
Little Odessa holds among the highest concentration of Russian immigrants outside the eastern hemisphere. This vibrant, beachside enclave was the site of the Russian immigration wave to New York City, which dates back to the 1800s. Yet, even today, Russian newcomers find themselves settling in this strange and yet culturally familiar neighborhood of New York. Currently, there are an estimated 700,000 Russians living in New York City. A trip to Little Odessa will bring you to the center of the Russian community of New York. Other neighborhoods Russians call home include Sheepshead Bay, Bath Beach, both in Brooklyn along with Staten Island‘s South Beach.
https://untappedcities.com/2014/01/2...each-brooklyn/
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