A Story of Emigration to the United States

You have probably heard about the tightening of U.S. migration policies and seen alarming news about killings and deportations.

This Saturday, we invite you to a public talk with Roman Lukyanchikov, who has gone through a difficult journey and is ready to share his experience openly and honestly.

At the meeting, Roman will tell the story of an emigration that became an ordeal: crossing the U.S. border, immigration detention, cold cells and endless uncertainty, a court denial and deportation back to Russia, where a criminal case has been opened against him.

This will be a conversation about fear and choice. About the people he met in detention, and how one can remain free even behind bars. It is also a story about how education became a form of resistance, and how returning home became a new beginning.

Join us for an open conversation about what the pursuit of the “American Dream” can lead to.

The meeting will be led by Roman Lukyanchikov @romanluka, journalist. For the Russian authorities, he is a “traitor to the Motherland.” For himself, he is someone who could not betray his conscience.