Inspirational Bukharian Women

‏אין עוד מלבד דו                                                                  There is no one but him We hear this phrase so many times and in so many contexts, that we are often unable to appreciate the true essence of its beauty. A beauty that only became...

I am Alexandra Godiva, an Occupational Therapist, professional dancer/choreographer, wife and proud mom of two. My journey with dance began as soon as I could walk, sparked by the joy it brought to others. This passion has remained a central part of my life, guiding...

My name is Orah Mierov, born and raised in New York. Growing up in a Bukharin home taught me a lot about living life. It instilled in me the values of family, respect, and resilience. Being surrounded by a loving family provided a strong foundation, but also came with...

I get the same question all the time: “Tamar, how do you do it? How do you manage several jobs, being a mom, and going to the gym so often?” It's my history that shaped me into who I am. Arriving to America at 9 started a tough journey for me. I had to leave behind...

Hi, I'm Violetta Gavriyelov, and I want to share my journey with you. When my family and I moved to the United States in 1991 for a better life, I was just 4 years old. Growing up, I took on the role of a second mom to my younger brother, who's a decade younger than...

In this story, I will take you on a personal journey through my experience as a competitive swimmer, highlighting the crucial role my mom, as a single parent, has played in my success and how I overcame an eating disorder. Together, we will explore my goals and...

  Early years  My name is Marina Abayeva in 1993 my family and I immigrated from the Soviet Union to the United States. I came here as a teenager and was full of ambition. I faced new challenges in this country, for the first three years I struggled with speaking...

I was 23 when my family and I came to New York, feeling ambitious and young. I studied at Queens College, while being a wife and a mother, busy with three children. With God’s help, I made it to the end. How did I become a financial professional? Honestly, it wasn’t...

Hi, my name is Dr. Yelena Davydova. I have been practicing medicine for about a decade now. It wasn’t easy getting here and many tried to discourage me, but here I am writing my bio for a Facebook page with other beautiful strong women who made it, to help encourage...

“People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.” President Theodore Roosevelt. This is my story..... My name is Diana Yakubova. I came to America with my family in the early 1990s from the former Soviet Union. I was born in Uzbekistan, a modern...