Los Angeles Association of 
Russian-Speaking Veterans of World War II

Founding and Mission

Established in June 1977, during the third wave of Soviet emigration, the Los Angeles Association of Russian-Speaking Veterans of World War II was founded by a group of veterans seeking camaraderie, support, and a sense of purpose in their new homeland. Many had settled in Southern California, particularly in West Hollywood, close to the growing Russian-speaking community. (read more...)