Little Ukraine
Little Ukraine
Ukrainian Village is a Ukrainian-American ethnic enclave in the East Village neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City. Centered around East 7th Street between Second Avenue and Avenue A, the neighborhood has been a spiritual, political, and cultural center for Ukrainian Americans in New York City since the late 19th century.
"[To Kostya] What, your hands broke?! You cant make call?! Only numbers you know are for bookie, OTB and loan shark for when you lose to bookie and OTB! [Kostya grabs Vlads shirt in rage and accuses him of trying to destroy the business]"
Little Ukraine"I make you fair offer. Buy out your half of the business."
Little Ukraine"[Asked by Anielka what he thinks of Vlad, his father] I think hes running the place like its 1978 and I dont know how he has enough money."
Little Ukraine"In the early 80s nearly 100,000 Russian Jews immigrated to the United States, escaping oppression in the USSR... Vlad Reznik and Pavel Soloyov left with their families in the hopes of experiencing the American dream."
Little Ukraine"[Leads Daniel away from massage parlor woman] Ooh, Im telling."
Little Ukraine"[Told by Anielka that not everyone can get a bank loan] All right, I know. I know. Pillar of the community and all that. I get it."
Little Ukraine"[As a prepubescent boy to Daniel] This is Yuri, he cooks and shit. Sometimes all at once. [Yuri asks in Russian if Daniel would like something to eat] English, shithead. [Brings Daniel to two burly grown men at table] Daniel, meet the animals. [Man swipes towel on floor] You wanna get your fat ass kicked again?"
Little Ukraine"[As a prepubescent boy to Daniel in changeroom] I was born ready. The line is; I was born ready. Yes, a crane if do write. [Kicks over towel bin] No can defense. [Daniel nods in approval]"
Little Ukraine"[Walks out door of massage parlor in just underwear to see Daniel and Maxim, to Daniel] You dont belong here, who are you?"
Little Ukraine"[To Daniel] You havent been here alot, since I was a girl. But for some reason, this place seems complete when youre around."
Little Ukraine"[To Daniel] Keep this one off the floor. You will slip. And we need this head of yours in one piece. [Gives Daniel drink and walks away]"
Little Ukraine"[To Daniel over being escorted] Im black belt and Kung fu, Jujutsu and the art of seduction. All Russian women are."
Little Ukraine
