IMMIGRANTS VOL I

<p><span style=color: rgba(35 31 32 1)>The protagonist is Adam Gardov a Soviet citizen of Jewish origin who in the 1970s was able to emigrate from the Soviet Union.</span> <span style=color: rgba(35 31 32 1)>After leaving Russia he flew to Austria where representatives of the Israeli agency Sohnut greeted him and changed plans. He decides instead of Israel to continue to the United States. Waiting for an American visa takes six months; during that time Adam works in Vienna for one of the more odious characters involved in immigration during those years- Madame Betina.</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(35 31 32 1)>During his six months in Vienna Adam meets with various people characters and destinies. In Austria he becomes acquainted with his future wife Nata. He will later send her through the Italian route for immigrants where she waits for permission to enter America.</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(35 31 32 1)>Madame Betina (as everyone called her) offers to assist in obtaining an Austrian residence permit but Adam refuses to accept it. And when he receives his US visa he does not hesitate to depart to New York-the city of his dreams.</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(35 31 32 1)>Life in New York presents challenges that are rarely pleasant for foreigners: learning an unfamiliar language finding an apartment and finding a job. Quite typically for many immigrants a series of changing occupations end with the intent to start a small business. Adam tries to establish a business with former compatriots but as Russians often say </span><em style=color: rgba(35 31 32 1)>the first pancake always does not go so well.</em><span style=color: rgba(35 31 32 1)> It was a failure and the second attempt was no better. But Adam does not surrender and while working as a waiter cashier and bartender he cherishes his dream of having his own</span> <span style=color: rgba(35 31 32 1)>business in the restaurant sector.</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(35 31 32 1)>On the bright side are an unexpected second encounter with Nata and the realization that she is his love-his fate is to have a family. They get married and have a daughter.</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(35 31 32 1)>The story of Adam partly repeats the tortuous journey of other immigrants who have moved from their temporary residence in Europe to the United States. Adaptation the ups the downs family. New hopes. Another attempt to open a new business and a determination to get his place on American soil. However unlike many Adam tried not to depend on the grace of fate and worked hard to achieve his dream.</span></p><p>On the bright side are an unexpected second encounter with Nata and the realization that she is his love-his fate is to have a family. They get married and have a daughter. The story of Adam partly repeats the tortuous journey of other immigrants who have moved from their temporary residence in Europe to the United States. Adaptation the ups the downs family. New hopes. Another attempt to open a new business and a determination to get his place on American soil. However unlike many Adam tried not to depend on the grace of fate and worked hard to achieve his dream.</p><p><br></p><p> </p><p> </p>