In the early 20th century, the first Russian migrants began arriving in Nebraska, primarily peasants from the Kyiv province. Over time, they adapted to the American farming system, acquired agricultural machinery, and even purchased land. According to the 1920 federal census, there were 32,388 Russians employed in U.S. agriculture, with the most successful being those who settled in central and northern states like Nebraska. By 1940, more than 33,000 people for whom Russian was their native language continued to live and work on farms in the U.S., making up to 10% of the entire Russian population in the country.

Today, a significant part of the Russian-speaking community in Nebraska resides in the city of Lincoln, where there are Russian stores offering food, stationery, and souvenirs. The state is also home to the Russian Language and Culture Center "Pushkin Institute," located at Hastings College.

Nebraska is known as one of the most conservative states. The climate here is characterized by high humidity, with hot summers and heavy snowfall in winter, reminiscent of the central regions of Russia.