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Who We Are The United RussianAmerican Association is a 501c 3 nonprofit organization dedicated to sharing expanding and promoting Russian cultural awareness for the enrichment of the Texas community. Our mission is twofold to broaden the cultural and social ties of the 70000 Russian speaking citizens of our community with the diverse community of the Greater Houston area while supporting activities and services which preserve and maintain our Slavic cultural heritage of our emigre community. Our objectives are to promote Russian culture through art education cultural and philanthropic activities. It also includes active participation in local charities and events which promote the common goal to live work and raise our families together in Houston.