named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Advocacy for Language Access and Voting Rights
Advocates for language access equality and immigrant voting rights through testimony, coalition work, and policy engagement at city and state levels.
Antiwar Dialogue and Diaspora Engagement
Hosts international roundtables and forums, including Ukrainian and Russian diaspora dialogues, to promote peace, civic empowerment, and democratic values.
Direct Services for Asylum Seekers
Provides social, material, and legal assistance to newly arrived asylum seekers from Eurasian countries in collaboration with Catholic Charities Community Services of New York.
Handbook for Russian-speaking Refugees and Asylum Seekers
Published a first-of-its-kind guide on the U.S. immigration system in Russian, developed with immigration attorneys for use by legal professionals and self-represented individuals.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Refugee and Immigrant Resettlement Services 2 activities
- Integration support for Russian-speaking immigrants and refugeesProvides direct services to support the integration of Russian-speaking refugees, asylees, and immigrants from former Soviet countries into U.S. civil society, including civic participation, leadership development, and access to social services. Services are delivered in-person and remotely, with a focus on Northern Manhattan and through partnerships with city agencies and community organizations.
- Legal and practical assistance for asylum seekers and refugeesProvides direct support to asylum seekers and refugees from Eurasian countries, including free consultations, help accessing legal services, and distribution of educational materials. Developed and published practical handbooks in Russian on U.S. immigration procedures and rights in detention, created in collaboration with immigration lawyers. Services are delivered in multiple U.S. cities and through partnerships with Catholic Charities and New York State’s Assistance for Migrants Program.
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Immigrant Rights Advocacy & Policy Reform 1 activity
- Advocacy for immigrant communities in local government forumsAdvocates for the needs of underfunded immigrant communities, particularly Ukrainian refugees and asylum seekers from Russia, Belarus, and Eurasian countries, through testimony and direct engagement in New York City Council budget hearings and with city and state authorities.
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Research and Scholarly Fellowship Support 1 activity
- Capacity-building for academic research on the post-Soviet diasporaSupports the development of academic research infrastructure by offering expert research teams and establishing an Organizing Committee to advance the creation of a research institute focused on the Russian-speaking and post-Soviet diaspora.
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Leadership & Policy Dialogue Forums 1 activity
- Convening international roundtables on diaspora issues and peace initiativesOrganizes and co-organizes international roundtable discussions and forums addressing issues affecting the Russian-speaking diaspora, including peace initiatives for Ukraine, human rights, and political repression. Events have featured participation by diaspora communities, human rights organizations, and international dignitaries.
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Holocaust and Genocide Remembrance Education 1 activity
- Memorial and educational initiatives on Soviet-era repressionParticipates in and organizes memorial events to honor victims of Soviet-era political repression, including collective readings of victims' names across multiple U.S. cities as part of the Memorial Society’s Bringing Their Names Back ceremony.
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Human Rights Advocacy and Public Education 1 activity
- Public awareness and advocacy on human and civil rights movements in the former Soviet UnionConducts public awareness initiatives and advocacy to educate U.S. audiences about the history and ongoing relevance of human and civil rights movements in Russia and former Soviet countries, particularly the freedom of migration movement. Includes media engagement, public statements, and participation in coalitions.
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Archival Digitization and Preservation 1 activity
- Research and preservation of Russian-American intellectual heritageConducts research and digital preservation projects related to the Russian-speaking diaspora, including the creation of a memorial website using the personal archive of historian Dr. Alexander Yanov to document Russian-American political thought.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$57K
Contributions & grants$770%
Program service revenue$57K100%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$67K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$56K
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$327
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$327
2 years on record · 2023–2024 · YoY revenue +26.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dmitri Daniel Glinski | President & CEO | 20 | $24K |
| Margarita Gorelik | Director of Social Services | 10 | $19K |
board members · 7
- Dmitrii Iliushin — VP & Board Secretary
- Elena Denevich — Board Member
- Marina Yanov — Board Member
- Mila Svetnikova — Board Member
- Nadezhda Shavarina — Board Member
- Olga Lyubavina — Board Member
- Victor F Levin — Board Member
relationships · 50
Who they work with
- American Immigration Lawyers Association Partner — Collaborates by incorporating legal recommendations from its members into informational materials for Russian-speaking asylum seekers.
- American Immigration Lawyers’ Association Partner — Collaborated with RCC to develop and publish the Handbook for Russian-speaking Refugees and Asylum Seekers on the U.S. Immigration System.
- American Jewish Committee Partner — Hosted the international conference 'The Power of Peoplehood: The Soviet Jewish Journey' in November 2011, co-chaired by RCC co-founder Dr. Glinski.
- American Russian-speaking Association for Civil & Human Rights Coalition — Co-initiator of the petition to establish the Institute for the Study of Russian-Speaking/Post-Soviet Diaspora
- American Russian-speaking Association for Civil & Human Rights Partner — Co-founded and collaborates on advocacy, events, and joint initiatives including Sakharov Day consultations
- American Russian-speaking Association for Civil & Human Rights Partner — Jointly organizes events and roundtables on diaspora issues and human rights.
- Andrei Sakharov Foundation Funder — Provided financial support to Russian-speaking Community Council, Inc. at one time
- Andrei Sakharov Foundation Funder — Provided initial funding that helped launch asylum seeker assistance activities.
- Associated Press Partner — Media outlet that cited the organization.
- Association of the Children of War from the Former Soviet Union Coalition — Co-initiator of the petition to establish the Institute for the Study of Russian-Speaking/Post-Soviet Diaspora
- Bend the Arc: A Jewish Partnership for Justice Partner — Co-organized a conference on the legacy of the freedom of emigration movement in November 2013.
- Catholic Charities Community Services Archdiocese of New York Partner — Partnered with the organization to launch asylum seeker assistance activities.
- Catholic Charities Community Services of New York Partner — Collaborates with RCC to provide direct services to asylum seekers under New York State’s Assistance for Migrants Program.
- City University of New York Partner — Collaborating to advocate for the establishment of an Institute for the Study of Russian-Speaking/Post-Soviet Diaspora
- General Petro Grigorenko Foundation Partner — Co-organizer of the 2025 Human Rights & Arts Forum.
- Global Democracy Coalition Partner — Collaborated on hosting a roundtable on Andrei Sakharov’s relevance during the Summit of Democracy and participated in joint forums.
- Global Forum on Migration and Development Government — Participant in civil society consultations
- Global Forum on Migration and Development Network — Engaged through the civil society mechanism of the intergovernmental Global Forum on Migration and Development.
- Gotham Gazette Partner — Media outlet that cited the organization.
- Harlem World Magazine Partner — Media outlet that cited the organization.
- Hunter College Partner — Identified as a potential academic base for the proposed Institute due to its existing Russian language program
- Jewish Labor Committee Partner — Partnered in organizing a conference on the legacy of the freedom of emigration movement in November 2013.
- Kyrgyz American Foundation Partner — Partnered with RCC on the opening night of the Eurasia Festival in 2019.
- Lodyjensky Immigration Archive Center for Russian and Ukrainian Culture Partner — Co-organizer of the 2025 Human Rights & Arts Forum.
- Lodyjensky Immigration Archive Center of Russian and Ukrainian Culture Coalition — Co-initiator of the petition to establish the Institute for the Study of Russian-Speaking/Post-Soviet Diaspora
- Manhattan Times Partner — Media outlet that cited the organization.
- Memorial Society Partner — Partnered in conducting collective and individual readings of names of Ukrainian victims of Bolshevik terror as part of the annual Bringing Their Names Back ceremony.
- NBC News Partner — Media outlet featuring a representative of the organization in commentary.
- NGO Committee on Migration Network — Participated in UN-level migration discussions as a member of the NGO Committee on Migration.
- NYC Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs Partner — Partner in delivering the We Speak NYC English language program
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strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Cross-Movement Collaboration for Amplified Advocacymethodology: cross-movement_collaborationBy collaborating across civil rights, labor, and Jewish justice movements, the organization amplifies its advocacy for emigration and immigrant rights because alliances with established movements increase political reach and legitimacy.
- Historical Awareness as Advocacy Foundationmethodology: historical_awareness_advocacyBy connecting historical human rights struggles in the former Soviet Union to contemporary civil rights issues, the organization strengthens current advocacy and builds cross-community solidarity because shared historical memory creates moral urgency and coalition potential.
- Holistic Integration for Immigrant Adaptationmethodology: holistic_integrationBy combining social services, civic engagement, and leadership development in a unified approach, the organization supports Russian-speaking immigrants' successful adaptation to American society because integrated support addresses both practical and structural barriers to integration.
- Hybrid and Collaborative Service Deliverymethodology: hybrid_service_deliveryBy combining in-person and remote services and partnering with established providers within state-funded programs, the organization expands access to care for asylum seekers because hybrid models increase geographic and logistical flexibility while coordination prevents service duplication.
- Language-Accessible Legal Empowermentmethodology: legal-information-accessBy translating and summarizing U.S. immigration policies into accessible Russian-language resources, the organization improves asylum seekers’ legal understanding and representation because language-appropriate education reduces systemic confusion and increases procedural compliance.