There are actually a good number of Russian and Ukrainian immigrants in the area. Sacramento was the big landing pad years ago but due to…reasons…SW MO emerged as the secondary place to go for first generation immigrants.

There is a…Russian or Ukrainian oriented food store just E of National and Republic Rd. Might be worth inquiring there.

And yes, there are many sudden views on Ukraine/Russia…it’s a totally diff mindset and worldview that most average people still don’t quite know how to feel after watching hours and hours after watching both sides like I have. That said, most immigrants here from there I’ve dealt with are good, hard working people. If you find a good local dual language teacher you will learn the language and the nuance.