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Valentin Kalinovskiy
Director of the Slavic Community Center. He immigrated to the United States in 1995 and actively engaged with the Russian-speaking community. Starting in 2000, he took on the role of a spokesperson for the Slavic Community. His dedication and commitment led to his appointment as the Assistant Director of the Slavic Community Center in 2018, and in 2020, he assumed the position of Executive Director. Beyond his role in the community, Valentin is a successful business owner and a philanthropist. His guiding principle in life is to contribute his time, wealth, skills, and talents to make the world a better place. Valentin Kalinovskiy's journey reflects his passion for community service and his determination to bring positive change to the world. |
The history of the Slavic immigrant community in the United States dates back to the early 1800s when the United States and Russia were trade partners and friends. These early immigrants brought expertise in various industries, including railroads, masonry, bricklaying, cement work, and construction. Additionally, Russian workers came to America's eastern regions to assist in mining coal and valuable minerals. Notably, the legacy of California's Fort Ross stands as an example. Russian immigrants, after their vessel ran aground on California's rocky shores, salvaged its wood to construct a durable shelter atop a hill, leaving behind a respected legacy of Slavic courage, heritage, and pride.
Slavic-Russian immigrants in the United States are renowned for their strong work ethic and willingness to explore opportunities outside their homelands for better economic prospects. Over generations, Slavic immigrants have integrated into American society. In the late 1980s, during the Communist regime in the former Soviet Union under leaders like Brezhnev, Chernenko, Andropov, and Gorbachev, many Soviet citizens sought to emigrate. In 1987, under President Ronald Reagan's administration, some were allowed to leave the Soviet Union, particularly due to religious persecution, with Jewish visas offered in exchange for renouncing Soviet citizenship. This marked the beginning of a significant wave of emigration from the former Soviet Union, with hundreds of thousands relocating to the United States, including California. In 1992, the Slavic Community Center of Sacramento was established, providing vital support to immigrant communities in assimilating and integrating into American life and society. Over the years, the center has played a crucial role in helping immigrants achieve legal status, U.S. citizenship, and various immigration needs, serving not only Slavic but also diverse immigrant communities. The center's dedication to public and community service has earned it numerous official awards and media recognition. Looking back, it is a testament to the resilience and unity of the Slavic immigrant community and their successful integration into American life. |
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I-821, Application for Temporary Protected StatusIf you are an eligible national of a designated country or a person without nationality who last habitually resided in the designated country, use this form to apply for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). When filing an initial TPS application or re-registering for TPS, you can also request an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) by submitting a completed Form I-765, Request for Employment Authorization, when you file Form I-821. 
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ABOUT OUR CENTER
Ivan Megidyuk - President of Slavic Community Center of Sacramento Inc.
The Slavic Community Center in Greater Sacramento is the region's first non-profit organization dedicated to serving Slavic ethnic communities and refugee populations. Its mission is to facilitate the integration of these communities into American society by offering a wide range of essential services.
This organization provides an extensive array of services, including social support, assistance with immigration processes, crime prevention initiatives, drug awareness programs, and educational services. Its target audience includes immigrants from Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Belarus, and other Slavic regions residing in Northern California. Additionally, the Slavic Community Center is actively involved in Slavic ethnic studies, emphasizing excellence in teaching, research, and community-based service learning. By building on the tradition of Ethnic Studies, this organization explores themes related to race/ethnicity, class, and gender. It engages in scholarly practices and community outreach to address issues such as social justice, transnationalism, leadership, activism, and sovereignty within local, national, and global contexts. Furthermore, the center promotes civic knowledge and engagement, both locally and globally, fosters intercultural competence, encourages ethical reasoning and action, and provides foundational skills for lifelong learning. This comprehensive approach is rooted in active engagement with diverse communities, tackling real-world challenges collaboratively. Vertical Divider
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DRUG AWARENESS
It is crucial to provide children with education on tobacco, alcohol, and various drugs to empower them to make informed and safe choices. You can access a wealth of educational resources, including lessons and printable materials, designed to instruct students about topics such as smoking, substance abuse prevention, and overall health and wellness.
The misuse of tobacco, alcohol, and illicit substances imposes a substantial financial burden on our nation, amounting to over $740 billion annually. These costs are associated with factors like crime, diminished work productivity, and healthcare expenses. There is a concerning trend of increasing illicit drug use in the United States. In 2013, approximately 24.6 million Americans aged 12 or older, constituting 9.4 percent of the population, had used illicit drugs in the past month. This figure marks an increase from 8.3 percent in 2002. Notably, this rise is primarily attributed to the growing use of marijuana, which is the most commonly abused illicit drug. Over the past decade, the use of most drugs, excluding marijuana, has either stabilized or decreased. In 2013, approximately 6.5 million Americans aged 12 or older, constituting 2.5 percent of the population, engaged in nonmedical use of prescription drugs within the previous month. These prescription drugs encompass pain relievers, tranquilizers, stimulants, and sedatives. Additionally, about 1.3 million Americans, accounting for 0.5 percent of the population, had consumed hallucinogens, a category that includes substances like ecstasy and LSD, during the same period. The consumption of cocaine has experienced a decline in recent years. In 2013, the number of current cocaine users aged 12 or older was 1.5 million. This figure is notably lower than the numbers recorded from 2002 to 2007, which ranged from 2.0 million to 2.4 million. (Source: National Institute on Drug Abuse; National Institutes of Health; U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.) Vertical Divider
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Services
We provide variety of assistance to our community with:
Immigration Services, Green-card application and renewal, Adjustment of Status, Citizenship, All immigrant and nonimmigrant visas (H-1B, B-1, B-2, F-1), U.S. Passports, Foreign Passport Service Assistance, Legal Assistance, in house Notary, translation of any documents. Мы оказываем разнообразную помощь нашему обществу: Иммиграционные вопросы, Заявление и продление Green Card, Регулировка статуса гражданства, Все иммиграционные и неиммиграционные визы (H-1B, B-1, B-2, F-1), Паспорт США, Заграничние паспорта, Юридическая помощь, Нотариальные услуги, Перевод любых документов. Embassy's LinksRussia | Ukraine | Belarus | Moldova | Armenia | Azerbaijan | Estonia | Georgia | Kazakhstan | Kyrgyzstan | Latvia | Lithuania | Tajikistan | Turkmenistan | Uzbekistan
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