LA has a good sized Russian community and it is spread out and it depends on if you mean strictly Russian or old Soviet as well. West Hollywood has a lot of Russian Jews as does the Fairfax District. You can find good Russian restaurants there and markets. The Los Feliz area has a lot of Russian Armenians.

How many Russians live in West Hollywood?

Nowadays, according to a 2013 survey of the community in West Hollywood, there are nearly 4,000 people who live in the City (which has a total population of approximately 35,000 residents) who identify a former country of the Soviet Union as their primary ancestry.

Where do most Russian live?

The vast majority of Russians live in native Russia, but notable minorities are scattered throughout other post-Soviet states such as Belarus, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Ukraine and the Baltic states.

What country has the most Russian immigrants?

StatisticsCountryethnic RussiansUnited States3,100,000Germany1,213,000Israel1,000,000Canada550,52023 more rows

Whats the most common last name in Russia?

Smirnov The most common surname in Russia is Smirnov, meaning quiet or still. Alexey Mikheev for Russia Beyond translated the Russian smirny to meek. Although its the most popular Russian surname, Smirnovs make up only 1.8% of Russias population.

Can Americans live in Russia?

To enter Russia for any purpose, a U.S. citizen must possess a valid U.S. passport and a bona fide visa issued by a Russian Embassy or Consulate. It is impossible to obtain an entry visa upon arrival, so travelers must apply for their visas well in advance.

Is Demetri a Russian name?

Dmitri (Russian: Дми́трий); Church Slavic form: Dimitry or Dimitri (Дими́трий); ancient Russian forms: Dmitriy or Dmitr (Дьмитр(ии) or Дъмитръ) is a male given name common in Orthodox Christian culture, the Russian version of Greek Demetrios (Δημήτριος Dēmētrios [ðiˈmitrios]).