Empowering the Russian-speaking LGBTQI+ community in the USA
Our Initiative
We provide essential support to Russian-speaking LGBTQI+ asylum seekers and immigrants – offering safety, legal guidance, and a sense of community
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Changes to Medi-Cal in California in 2026–2027
Important Medi-Cal changes are coming to California in 2026–2027. Learn how enrollment freezes, dental coverage cuts, and monthly premiums may affect immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers.
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OURS IN THE USA launches the New Year’s campaign “Where Dreams Are Born”
In December, we are launching a new annual project a series of 13 New Year’s cards titled “Where Dreams Are Born,” created for the entire LGBTQ+ community, no matter where we are. The goal: to awaken in us the dream of change and visualize the future we still believe in. The series is inspired by…
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OURS IN THE USA at the Grand Coronation 56 – a Landmark LGBTQI+ Ceremony in Los Angeles
On November 16, the President of the Board of Directors of OURS IN THE USA, Dmitrii Tur, attended CORONATION 56: The OzDust Ball, the annual coronation ceremony of the Imperial Court of Los Angeles & Hollywood, one of the oldest and most influential LGBTQI+ charitable institutions in North America. Emperor Eugene Maysky, Empress 56 Lucinda Rear, and…
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Pride Afterglow 2025 – A Celebration of Unity, Joy, and Pride
Pride Afterglow 2025, hosted by OURS IN THE USA in West Hollywood, gathered over 200 attendees from diverse locations, celebrating LGBTQI+ unity with music, performances, prizes, and homemade Ukrainian food. The event highlighted community connection, with a special plate-breaking ceremony for the documentary “Made for Freedom,” symbolizing liberation and support for LGBTQI+ migrants.
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OURS IN THE USA at WeHo Pride 2025: Uniting the Russian-Speaking LGBTQI+ Community Across America
OURS IN THE USA participated in WeHo Pride 2025, representing the Russian-speaking LGBTQI+ community with over 120 attendees. The vibrant parade celebrated unity and visibility, featuring cultural icon Miami Queen Glitzer. President Dmitrii Tur emphasized the importance of annual participation for community solidarity and empowerment. A “Pride Afterglow” event is also planned.
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Documentary Project “Made for Freedom” Begins Filming
OURS IN THE USA has officially begun filming its documentary project Made for Freedom — a powerful film that tells the real stories of LGBTQI+ migrants and chronicles the creation of OURS IN THE USA, the largest Russian-speaking LGBTQI+ nonprofit organization in the United States. The project aims to shed light on the journeys of people who fled persecution, discrimination,…
Our Impact in Numbers
Every number represents a life changed, a voice heard, and a story of hope.
People received support
Individuals helped through housing, legal, and humanitarian assistance.
Community events organized
Workshops, pride events, and peer-support meetings across the U.S.
Letters of support prepared
Expert letters for LGBTQI+ asylum cases in U.S. immigration courts.
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