more russians?

gladerider · Jan 10, 2012

i went to hunter yesterday and i heard a lot of russian being spoken on the lift, in the lodge and on trails. didn't think too much at the time, but around christmas the same thing happened at pico. i hear all kinds of languages being spoken all the time, but this time i thought was noticeable. anyone have similar experience? on the way home, i thought may be because the next olympics is in sochi, russia more russian americans are hitting the slopes? just curious.....

BenedictGomez · Jan 10, 2012

^ There are TONS of Russians and Ukrainians in NYC, specifically the Brighton Beach and Coney Island area.

millerm277 · Jan 10, 2012

NYC has a HUGE Russian population, and Boston's isn't insignificant either. If you expand it to people speaking languages that sound pretty much the same to the average American's ear (like most of the other Slavic languages) it's even larger.

They've always been skiers. As a guess, if there is a noticeable change, it would probably just be that someone is probably running a tour bus from a heavily Russian area of NYC that showed up where you were skiing that day.

gladerider · Jan 10, 2012

millerm277 said:
NYC has a HUGE Russian population, and Boston's isn't insignificant either. If you expand it to people speaking languages that sound pretty much the same to the average American's ear (like most of the other Slavic languages) it's even larger.

They've always been skiers. As a guess, if there is a noticeable change, it would probably just be that someone is probably running a tour bus from a heavily Russian area of NYC that showed up where you were skiing that day.

Ah, that makes sense. thanx.

farlep99 · Jan 10, 2012

Were they wearing Bogner one-pieces? That's how you know they're Russian.

Black Phantom · Jan 10, 2012

I love a good White Russian.

4aprice · Jan 10, 2012

millerm277 said:
NYC has a HUGE Russian population, and Boston's isn't insignificant either. If you expand it to people speaking languages that sound pretty much the same to the average American's ear (like most of the other Slavic languages) it's even larger.

They've always been skiers. As a guess, if there is a noticeable change, it would probably just be that someone is probably running a tour bus from a heavily Russian area of NYC that showed up where you were skiing that day.

Plenty of Russians up in the Pocono's. They are a huge portion of the seasonal (mostly summer) rentals in the community where my wife's family has a house but they are around in the winter too. We are friends with a Russian couple who state (with a great Russian accent) that they love to find a place and take it over. Only problem I've ever had with them is getting tennis court time (they love tennis). Lots of Koreans there too. We call it the Asian Invasion.

Alex

Lake Hopatcong, NJ

gladerider · Jan 10, 2012

4aprice said:
We call it the Asian Invasion.

haha, how fitting...more skier the better for the overall industry especially this year I guess

abc · Jan 10, 2012

4aprice said:
We call it the Asian Invasion.

It took me a little while to figure out the Russian Asian connection.

Cornhead · Jan 10, 2012

Black Phantom said:
I love a good White Russian.

Black Russians are good too....but they are rare.:wink:

snowmonster · Jan 10, 2012

millerm277 said:
NYC has a HUGE Russian population, and Boston's isn't insignificant either. If you expand it to people speaking languages that sound pretty much the same to the average American's ear (like most of the other Slavic languages) it's even larger.

They've always been skiers. As a guess, if there is a noticeable change, it would probably just be that someone is probably running a tour bus from a heavily Russian area of NYC that showed up where you were skiing that day.

I think a lot of Russian immigrants settled in Brookline (which is a town adjacent to Boston) and the adjoining Brighton neighborhood. Most are Russian Jews who left the former Soviet Union. There are a number of Russian groceries in Brookline/Brighton where the signs are all in Cyrillic. Also, with the new money in Russia and the former Soviet republics, I've seen a definite increase in students from those countries. We have a small community of Russian speakers at my school -- which means that I got a nice bottle of good vodka during the holidays.

ScottySkis · Jan 10, 2012

In the Bronx by Pelham Parkway lots of Russians there

abc · Jan 10, 2012

You'll see a disproportional present of Russians on the mountain during Christmas because many of the Russian immigrants are Jews. Christmas is not a big holiday in the Jewish calender. So it's just another day off. Skiing is just perfect.

I've been skiing on Christmas eve/day the last 2 years. Lots of Asian faces and yes, a lot of Russians.

SkiFanE · Jan 10, 2012

snowmonster said:
I think a lot of Russian immigrants settled in Brookline (which is a town adjacent to Boston) and the adjoining Brighton neighborhood. Most are Russian Jews who left the former Soviet Union. There are a number of Russian groceries in Brookline/Brighton where the signs are all in Cyrillic. Also, with the new money in Russia and the former Soviet republics, I've seen a definite increase in students from those countries. We have a small community of Russian speakers at my school -- which means that I got a nice bottle of good vodka during the holidays.

I work in IT west out Rt 9, tons of Russians in my office. One I know goes to SR every year with lots of friends - the week before Xmas and they leave the day after. She said it's very cheap and deserted.

When I worked about 15mi north, IT was filled with Indians, nary a Russian around. It's a big Indian hotbed...funny how that happens. I do enjoy the Russian Market on Rt 9 in Newton - a deli of just salami lol..love it.

SIKSKIER · Jan 10, 2012

Im not rushin to read this thread again.:smash:

witch hobble · Jan 10, 2012

SIKSKIER said:
Im not rushin to read this thread again.:smash:

Yeah. I'm Finnish with it. :roll:

catskills · Jan 10, 2012

Black Phantom said:
I love a good White Russian.

Here is one now

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