Russian Community Events in California

I am the founder of Golden Coast Trial Attorneys, a firm built to fight for individuals who have been seriously injured due to the negligence or wrongdoing of others. I am deeply committed to standing up for my clients, guiding them through difficult times, and delivering the strongest possible results on their behalf. I do what I do because I believe every person deserves justice, accountability, and the full compensation they are rightfully owed.

Dustin is a member of the California State Bar. He is an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and the Alameda County Bar Association. In AILA, Dustin serves as co-liaison between the San Francisco Asylum Office and the AILA membership. He also enjoys volunteering at community organizations in the Bay Area. Dustin graduated with a juris doctor from University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento with distinction. While in law school, Dustin began training in immigration law by working in the immigration clinic and helping low-income individuals with their cases. After he graduated, he volunteered at the East Bay Sanctuary Covenant by attending asylum interviews with indigenous Guatemalans and LGBT asylum seekers. He completed his B.A. in International Studies and Russian at the University of Mississippi magna cum laude. While in undergrad, Dustin studied abroad in Moscow, Russia. He was also the president of the Russian Club and organized community events to promote cultural awareness. Dustin speaks Russian and Ukrainian and currently is learning Spanish. Upon completing law school, he pursued his dream of opening an immigration law practice. He loves serving his clients and mapping out the best immigration options available according to each individual’s situation.

Martha Boersch previously served for twelve years as an Assistant United States Attorney for the Northern District of California.  During her career as a federal prosecutor, she worked as Chief of the Organized Crime Strike Force (2002-2004) and the Chief of the Securities Fraud Unit (2001-2002).  She was the U.S. Attorney’s Office’s International Security Coordinator and spent a summer in Moscow for the Department of Justice’s Office of International Affairs. In 2009, Martha was awarded the Attorney General’s Distinguished Service Award, the Department of Justice’s second highest award for employee performance, for her work on a complex international money laundering prosecution involving the former Prime Minister of the Ukraine. After her service with the Department of Justice, Martha spent several years as a litigation partner at the international law firm of Jones Day, and then founded her own boutique defense firm with several partners. As a criminal defense lawyer, Martha represented clients in numerous federal jury and bench trials and has argued more than a dozen cases in the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.  Martha has deep experience in a broad range of white-collar charges, including mail and wire fraud, money laundering, economic espionage, computer fraud and abuse, racketeering, foreign bribery, antitrust, and federal forfeitures.  She also has worked extensively on international criminal matters, particularly related to former Soviet Bloc countries, such as Russia, Ukraine, and Romania. Martha is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and the International Academy of Trial Lawyers. She is an Order of the Coif graduate of the Berkeley School of Law and a Phi Beta Kappa graduate from the University of Oregon with a degree in Russian Language and Literature.

Nestled within the University of Southern California's dynamic student community in Los Angeles, California, the USC Russian Student Association represents a welcoming home for students passionate about Russian heritage and culture. This student-led organization brings together individuals from various backgrounds who share a common interest in exploring Russian traditions, language, and contemporary society. The association creates meaningful connections among its members by providing a supportive space where students can celebrate their cultural interests and build lasting friendships. Located at USC in Los Angeles, CA, the organization embodies the values of cultural appreciation, community engagement, and student empowerment. Members experience the unique opportunity to be part of a close-knit group dedicated to preserving and promoting Russian cultural awareness on campus. The association serves as a bridge between students and the broader Russian-speaking community, fostering intercultural dialogue and understanding. Through its activities and gatherings, the USC Russian Student Association enriches student life and contributes to the vibrant multicultural environment that defines the university. The organization reflects the diverse interests and backgrounds of USC's student body in Los Angeles, offering a welcoming community for anyone curious about or committed to Russian culture and language.

Russian Club at UCLA is a vibrant student organization rooted in the heart of Los Angeles, California, dedicated to fostering community among those passionate about Russian language and culture. Operating as part of the University of California - Los Angeles student life ecosystem, the club brings together heritage speakers, language learners, and cultural enthusiasts in a supportive and inclusive setting. At its core, the Russian Club at UCLA believes in the power of shared cultural identity and mutual learning. The organization recognizes that connection to Russian heritage takes many forms—whether through family background, academic pursuit, or genuine curiosity about one of the world's richest cultures. This inclusive philosophy welcomes everyone, regardless of their starting point or level of expertise. The club creates spaces where members practice Russian language in relaxed, judgment-free environments while simultaneously celebrating the depth of Russian cultural expression. Through regular gatherings and cultural events, members build friendships and networks that extend beyond the UCLA campus throughout the Los Angeles community. The organization serves as a bridge connecting students with shared interests and providing continuity for those maintaining ties to Russian heritage. Under the guidance of Advisor Cornelius Jake Gildea and student leaders Kirill Shumilov, Ross Mitchell, and Bronson Jeong, the Russian Club at UCLA has established itself as a cornerstone of cultural community at the university. The organization's commitment to creating a welcoming environment reflects the broader UCLA mission of fostering diverse perspectives and meaningful connections. For students and community members in Los Angeles seeking authentic cultural engagement and language practice in a supportive setting, the Russian Club at UCLA offers belonging and shared purpose.

The Congress of Russian Americans (CRA) is a national non-profit organization founded in 1973 to preserve and promote Russian culture, language and spiritual heritage, combat Russophobia, improve US-Russia relations and is the recognized voice of Russian Americans in the US. The Congress of Russian Americans, Inc. (CRA) founded in 1973, by a group of concerned Russian Americans, is a national organization with membership throughout the United States. Its members are US citizens and permanent residents of Russian descent who are non-Communist in their beliefs. The personal and social lives of most members are firmly rooted in religious Christian Orthodox values which reject all racial, nationalistic, ethnic, or religious antagonism.