Brighton Beach chose Trump: what changes do residents of the legendary "Russian" district of New York want?

Brighton Beach residents voted for Donald Trump. Photo: Denis Malinin

Residents of the famous Russian-speaking district of New York - Brighton Beach - celebrate victory. The majority of voters in the so-called “little Odessa” cast their votes for billionaire Donald Trump.

Do not forget that the state of New York voted for Hillary Clinton, but some of its districts traditionally supported the Republicans. These include Brighton Beach. According to the publication dnainfo.com, for Donald Trump voted 59,35% of voters here. But Hillary Clinton scored only 38,08%. As a result of the general vote count of 45, Donald Trump became the president of the United States.

ForumDaily met with those who supported the scandalous candidate and found out what kind of changes the people of Brighton Beach want.

Deportation or prison

Last Sunday it became known that the newly elected US President Donald Trump wants to deport about 3 million illegal immigrantshaving a criminal past. Otherwise, they are waiting for a prison, Trump said. Human rights organizations in New York are already sounding the alarm. Indeed, those who are in the country illegally, but did not commit crimes, may accidentally get on this list.

New York Mayor Bill de Blasio can take extreme measures to protect illegal immigrants. He told reporters that he intended delete databasewhich contains personal information about more than 85 thousands of illegal immigrants.

Nikolai is already 2 of the year living in Brighton Beach. The young man asked not to give his last name and in any case not to photograph. Now Kohl 28 years. In the US, he came on a tourist visa to earn money.

“I come from Ukraine. Well, what was I supposed to do there? In our Ivano-Frankivsk you won’t find normal money, that is, work has become difficult. I received a visa and thought that in America they pay more, so I decided to come here, and I don’t regret it at all. So what? There are a lot of people here,” says Nikolai.

By law, Nikolai had to leave the United States six months after the date of arrival. However, he decided to stay and start a new life in America. Kolya works in a store where most of the employees are from the former USSR. Naturally, he earns money illegally. Colleagues and fellow countrymen supported the guy and helped him find housing.

Russian stores on Brighton Beach can be found on every corner. Photo: Denis Malinin

“One guy in our store recommended a real estate agent. I called and rented a room just a couple of days later. I pay $500 a month, but I earn more,” Nikolai says, smiling.

Despite the disappointing news for illegal immigrants, Nikolai supported the candidacy of Donald Trump. If a young man could participate in elections, he would definitely vote for the billionaire. It’s paradoxical, but now Kolya’s life in America is a big question. And he is not afraid of anything or anyone.

“I’m not touching anyone here. I work quietly and that's all. If you look at me, will you say that I am an illegal immigrant? No. So no one will touch me, and Trump, he is a very smart man. He wants to drive out the Mexicans and the bandits. Well, what kind of bandit am I? I beg you,” says the Brighton Beach resident confidently.

How many Russian-speaking illegal immigrants are currently living in Brighton Beach is hard to say. But it is here that visitors from the CIS countries can always find first job and rent a house without any documents.

It seems that Nikolai does not fully understand that he has violated the law of the United States and is in the country illegally. Or maybe the young man simply does not know that Donald Trump has repeatedly stated that he will fight those who violate American law. So, quite possibly, the new president will amend immigration reform. For example, decides to deport all illegal immigrants, regardless of their criminal past. Then Nicholas certainly will have to return to his native Ivano-Frankivsk.

Embankment in the area of ​​Brighton Beach. Photo: Denis Malinin

Trump's Promises: Fridays 7 in the week

One of Donald Trump's main campaign promises concerned Barack Obama's acclaimed health reform - Obamacare - which obliges all Americans to have health insurance. The fee for it increases every year and, for example, in New York, in 2017 cost of insurance will increase by 16,6%. Trump has promised to completely cancel Obamacare.

But last week, the newly elected president announced that, quite possibly, Obamacare program will continue. It can be corrected or replaced by a similar one, but the essence itself is likely to remain. Trump admitted that about this his persistently requested barack obama.

Brighton Beach resident Ada Sverdlova would not even meet with Barack Obama if she were Donald Trump. Nevertheless, she is grateful to today's officials. Ada is 67 years old and receives government insurance—Medicare.

“I had 4 or 5 surgeries. I don't remember exactly. They put me on my feet here. Everything is at the expense of the state. I receive both state and federal assistance. So what? I want to live an even better life,” says Ada.

Pensioner arrived in the US from Chernobyl 15 years ago. Most of all, she worries about her son, who pays Obamacare medical insurance on her own.

Ada Sverdlova arrived in the USA 15 years ago. Photo: Denis Malinin

“Obama insurance is disgusting. I don't even want to listen. I have a young son - why should he pay for this insurance? You also get a fine if you don't pay. This is unacceptable. I’m in a free country - I take it if I want, if I don’t want it, I don’t take it,” the pensioner is indignant.

Businesswoman Elena Kravtsova is required to pay more than $300 for health insurance every month. For a woman, this is a lot of money, she says. True, what kind of business Elena owns remains a mystery.

“I want to say that something had to change. That's why I voted for Trump. Even more precisely - against Hillary Clinton. We are like in stagnant times now. We will wait for changes,” says Elena Kravtsova with hope.

A woman prefers not to talk about her income. Photo: Denis Malinin

The pensioner Boris Averbukh also hopes for the best. A man came to the United States from Minsk 23 a year ago. A new American citizen in 93, gave his vote for Bill Clinton. Now the Democrats no longer believe.

“Trump is not the best. But Hillary Clinton completely lied. It's impossible to look at it. I don't like her, that's all! Trump is closer to me,” says Boris.

A Belarusian geologist came to America as a pensioner. Then he was 55. In the US, Boris had to do physical labor, but he does not regret anything. Now Averbukh receives assistance from the state under the federal program Supplemental Security Income. This allowance is paid to low-income pensioners who could not earn the required length of service to receive a pension. Older people can spend money on food, clothing or renting an apartment.

Boris Averbukh dreams that the new president will change America for the better. Photo: Denis Malinin

“Everything suits me. And I have Medicade. The state takes care of me. But let's see what Trump does. It can’t get any worse,” Boris is sure.

But Muscovite Lyudmila Klebanov is not satisfied with much. She works in a Russian-American aid company for visitors. She says that even 20 years ago, America flourished, and now Ludmila seems to be living in the Soviet Union.

“They squandered everything, starting with Bush Jr. He immediately started 2 wars. And these continue. Obama promised to withdraw troops from Afghanistan. Didn't do anything. He also destroyed Libya, went to Syria and didn’t finish with Iraq,” says Lyudmila.

Lyudmila now only believes in Donald Trump. So on November 8th she voted Republican. Now she is waiting for decisive action from President Trump. First of all, Lyudmila is tired of paying “draconian” taxes. 35% is deducted from her salary. The woman's employer provided health insurance. However, she still has to pay for a lot.

“When I go to see a doctor, I have to pay. Then I pay extra for the medications. This also costs a pretty penny. If, for example, based on $100 a week for food, clothes... I’ll tell you honestly, I haven’t gone anywhere on vacation for 5 years. What is this?” Lyudmila says with dissatisfaction.

Muscovite Lyudmila Klebanova can talk for hours about politics. Photo: Denis Malinin

According to Klebanova, in Brighton Beach the number of low-income residents is increasing every year. The reason for this is the lack of jobs. Lyudmila is sure that Trump will help not only to reduce taxes, but also to solve the problem with employment.

“If Trump does not live up to my hopes, then America will be destroyed. People then won't trust anyone at all. Whoever comes to power. I think then there is no need for a president in this country,” Lyudmila ended the conversation with these words.

Why for Trump: expert opinion

The majority of Russian-speaking US voters are working people who pay taxes. One of the slogans of Donald Trump's election campaign concerned tax cuts. According to the famous sociologist and director of the research institute RINA (Research Institute for New Americans) Sam Krieger, the working population of America has not yet managed to strengthen its well-being.

“Our research shows that they did not have time to save enough. For them, every hundred or two dollars they can save in taxes is very important,” says Krieger.

The second reason that prompted Russian-speaking voters to support Donald Trump is relationship with Israel. The new president promises to build a friendly dialogue with this country, and also to defeat international terrorism.

Sociologist Sam Krieger. Photo: Pavel Terekhov

“Many US residents have relatives, loved ones, friends, relatives living in Israel. Therefore, they are very worried about them, and this is an important point,” says the sociologist.

In addition, Sam Krieger believes that the Russian-speaking population of America sees that the time of the old political elite is over. We need new people for new changes.

“Hillary Clinton was in power for 25 years. Since '92. She was first lady in the White House, then after a short break she was a senator during the Bush administration. She was Secretary of State,” Krieger gives an example.

Another important detail in Donald Trump’s program is illegal immigration.

“Many Russian-speaking people tell me that we are not against immigration. But why should all immigration come from 3rd world countries? Why not open the doors wider for immigrants from Ukraine, Russia and the countries of the former USSR. You can say that they are xenophobes, but they ask normal, legitimate questions,” says the sociologist.

Many of these problems, one way or another, promised to solve Donald Trump. Therefore, the first results can be judged very soon, when the first 100 days of the new US President Donald Trump.

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