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Stories of immigrants who moved to the United States from countries formerly part of the Soviet Union and built successful careers are no longer as surprising as they once were. With the blur between civilized countries growing ever thinner, adapting to a new society has become somewhat easier. However, not all immigrants achieve success. Only a few manage to attain truly remarkable results, while the rest blend into the crowd or even return to their homeland.

Many stories abound of individuals who moved to the United States and fully realized their talent and potential. Yet, the tales of immigrants from the former Soviet Union remain compelling and relevant. These are people with whom many of us can identify, as we are well aware of the struggles and challenges faced by those who dared to seek a new life abroad. The hurdles of bureaucracy, dire economic conditions in the late 80s and 90s, and cultural adjustments were all part of their journey toward a better future on American soil.

Nearly 30 years ago, Egis Klimas, a native of Lithuania, arrived in the United States. His journey closely mirrors that of many others who have achieved the "American Dream": starting as a pizza packer, then a crab fisherman, a successful entrepreneur, and finally, gaining true recognition as a top executive in the world of boxing. Currently, Klimas represents some of the world's finest athletes, including Ukrainian Vasiliy Lomachenko, widely regarded as the standout boxing star and, according to many experts, the strongest boxer regardless of weight class. Other experts argue that the title belongs to Russian Sergey Kovalev, who also counts Klimas as his mentor.