The document discusses the history and demographics of Russian immigrants in New York City. It notes that the population of Russians in NYC doubled between 1990-2000, rising from 80,815 in 1990. Many Russians settled in Brooklyn neighborhoods like Brighton Beach. By 2000, Russia alone accounted for over 80,000 residents, exceeding the number from the former USSR in 1990. The document provides statistics on language skills, education levels, income and home ownership of Russian immigrants in NYC.