Olga Grigoryants

As Russian immigrants that arrived from the Soviet Union reach their older years, some are making plans for their burials. For many, Hollywood Forever is a desirable final resting point because it allows them to build the lavish monuments and sculptures that other cemeteries ban....

As large retailers replace family-owned stores previously run by former Soviet Union immigrants and young Russians move to cheaper areas, many Russian expats are worried they are losing the familiarity of the neighborhood that reminded them of a home they left decades ago...

Like any proud father, James Spencer is eager to show off photos of his son. Seated at a desk in his Inglewood apartment on a recent Friday evening, the 59-year-old shuffled legal documents, news clippings and letters until he unearthed a photo of a young man wearing a white dress......