Group Visit to Brighton Beach

This past week, My group and I were able to take the B train down to one of the a southernmost parts of Brooklyn: Brighton Beach. As we got off the train and headed underway toward the Boardwalk, we seemed to have walked into a different country. Brighton Beach is also known as “little Odessa”, holding the highest concentration of Russian immigrants outside of the eastern hemisphere. Here, you can see the unique culture of individuals residing in Brighton Beach, as well as the bustle of the main strip, Brighton Beach Avenue. However, in this image, you can also see a sign for “Dunkin’ Donuts”, a highly commercialized chain in the heart of an authentic collection of Ukrainian markets and shops.