In Canada, there are about half a million Russian immigrants, and they have their own neighborhoods. If you suddenly crave herring, pickled cabbage, or Rot Front soy bars, there is no need to ask acquaintances to bring it from Russia. Canada has plenty of Russian grocery stores, many of which retain a Soviet flavor, and it is still common to ask the saleswoman in a blue kerchief if the bread is from yesterday.

In Toronto, you can participate in the "Total Dictation" every April, and every two weeks attend a Russian-language "Brain Battle," similar to the amateur game "What? Where? When?" It is also easy to find a traditional Russian bathhouse, where a rosy-cheeked bather will humorously steam you. Additionally, Canada is often visited by Russian-speaking performers: in recent years, "Mumiy Troll," "Leningrad," "DDT," and "Zveri" have all performed here.

Emigrant from Yaroslavl, Mikhail, told the publication "Lenta.ru" about his life in Toronto: he found a job in just a couple of weeks, starting with a part-time position as a Russian language teacher at one of the city's language schools. He already had similar experience in Russia and the USA, and since the school was private, a teaching license was not required. There, adults from abroad and Canadians interested in Russian culture and language studied. Soon, Mikhail found a full-time job at an international educational company, attracting students. Interestingly, the Canadian government often invites foreign specialists to fill labor shortages in certain fields. However, when these specialists arrive, their diplomas and international experience are often not recognized by employers, so successful engineers, doctors, and teachers frequently start working in cafes or whatever they can find.

The Russian-speaking area of Toronto is located in North York, including Newtonbrook, Westminster, and Branson. The center of this area is considered to be the intersection of Steeles and Bathurst streets. Here you can find pharmacies, hair salons, stores, and exchange offices with Russian-speaking staff. This place often serves as a meeting point for Russian-speaking employers and workers. In these neighborhoods, Russian speech can often be heard on the street.