Immigrant Stories: Dreaming in Russian with Author Anya Gillinson - Ep. 158

Welcome to episode 158 of The American Dream in the Eyes of Immigrants Podcast. I am your host, Heidy De La Cruz, and I am on a mission to change the narrative of immigration one immigrant story at a time! Anya Gillinson shares her powerful journey from growing up in Russia during the Brezhnev era to building a new life in the United States as an immigration attorney and writer. She is the author of Dreaming in Russian, a deeply personal memoir and social commentary that explores identity, loss, and the immigrant experience. In this episode, Anya reflects on her upbringing in the Soviet Union, where she grew up in a politically complex environment shaped by her father’s dissident beliefs and successful yet unconventional medical career. She opens up about the tragic loss of her father, who was killed during a trip to the United States in 1990, an event that became the turning point in her family’s immigration journey. Anya also shares the emotional weight of leaving Russia and the mix of grief, fear, and hope that came with starting over in a completely unfamiliar country. With Love, Heidy   Connect with Anya: Website Sign up now and join our exclusive community on Substack!!! 💛 Check out the full list of different ways you can support the podcast.  *This podcast is sponsored by  Far From Home Podcast Kaza Law Immigration Barbara Perez Law 360 Immigration Law For sponsorship opportunities, send an email to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] Make a one-time donation here: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=2C3JDALUGTS6E Because a podcaster in 6-weeks or less with The V.O.I.C.E. Method Podcast Launch Course! Learn everything from tech, podcast hosting sites, editing, Podcast SEO, and more! Find out more information here. And if you refer a client to me and they sign up for the 1:1 Podcast Launch Strategy, you will receive $50! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.