Hi, I am Oleg...

As I already mentioned that at the end of 90s I started exploring our options to emigrate from Ukraine — actually not a very long list of options: Australia, New Zealand, USA and Canada. Eliminating countries on our list, one by one, we came to the conclusion that Canada was our very best bet — established immigration procedure, beautiful nature and «stable [at that time] economy plus world known tolerance to immigrants», were some of the factors which made up our mind. I can talk for hours about reasons we decided to move to this country of freedom, security and opportunities, but actually those last three words are three main factors: to get a freedom for my thoughts and actions, security for my family and opportunity to get a better life for all of us.

It took us about 2 years from the time we applied to immigrate to the moment of landing in Vancouver on March 27, 2001. So, here we are — a family of three starting a new life in a new country with a new language and new friends and look forward for new challenges, opportunities and experiences.