Oil tycoons in cowboy hats, big hairstyles, rodeos, the former capital of Texas, and NASA's Johnson Space Center with the famous phrase "Houston, we have a problem..." — all of this is part of the great city of Houston.

Modern Houston is a major city with a diverse international population. It is considered a center of the oil, gas, and energy industries, attracting large numbers of immigrants and investors.

Houston's proximity to Mexico has made Spanish the city's second most widely spoken language. Even on public transportation, stops are announced in both English and Spanish. Nevertheless, the Russian-speaking community feels quite comfortable here. The city has a Russian Cultural Center that regularly organizes community events, screenings of Russian films, amateur theater performances, and other cultural activities.

The religious needs of the Russian-speaking community have not been overlooked either. St. Vladimir's Church holds services on weekends.

Houston is also home to a Russian singer-songwriter club that organizes concerts twice a year.

At the city's public library, members of the Russian-speaking community can find a large collection of books in Russian.

Anyone can also purchase familiar products from their favorite Russian brands, which is especially important for newly arrived immigrants.

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