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Vitaly Korneyev and Russian Cultural Association

Russian Cultural Association: Victoria Volkanova and Vitaly Korneyev say they hope the new group will help newcomers navigate their new country. Russian immigrants Victoria Volkanova and Vitaly Korneyev have established a Russian Cultural Association in New Brunswick in hopes of supporting newcomers. Jessica Doria-Brown/ , according to CBC. "If we met someone to explain how it was, how to live here, in Saint John and Moncton, that would save us lots of nerves, lots of emotions," he said. The founders of the Russian Cultural Association of New Brunswick are hoping to offer support to the growing population of Russians in the province. Korneyev says when he and his wife arrived in Saint John two years ago, they didn't know where to buy groceries or basic items like cutlery and bedding. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.