For a long time, Venezuela did not attract Russian migrants due to the low standard of living and constant political crises that deterred those wishing to move here permanently. However, the situation began to change in the late 1940s. Soon after, Venezuela passed a law that divided oil extraction revenues equally between the government and oil companies. This led to the rapid development of the oil and gas industry, and the country needed qualified specialists.

The Venezuelan government began inviting engineers and technical specialists. Russian emigrants, mainly from the White Guard, responded to this opportunity. Initially, it was our compatriots who contributed to the development of the oil industry in South America, and by 1960, Venezuela became one of the founders of OPEC.

Russian emigrants also made a significant contribution to the technical re-equipment of the Venezuelan army. Soviet soldiers and officers, who had previously been in German captivity, went to South America. After being liberated by the Americans, some of them decided not to return to the USSR and accepted Venezuela's offer to help for good compensation. Former Red Army fighters installed equipment, trained in cryptography, and worked with radio stations.

Over time, our compatriots settled in Venezuela. Many married local women, and gradual assimilation began. Today, their descendants speak Spanish better than Russian. Nevertheless, there is still a Russian community in Venezuela, albeit small. Many continue to work in the oil industry, while others are employed as translators, firefighters, doctors, and teachers. This is the Russian trace in distant Venezuela.