“I came to Israel on my own to serve my country, to protect the nation. When you have faith deep inside, and know that what you’re doing is right, that makes your life easier. Israel is where I am building my future.”

Vladimir Milner, 24, had a very bright future in Moscow. But at the age of 17, following his participation in Jewish Agency summer camps, Vladimir was drawn to Israel; he left family and friends to come to his homeland alone. “There was never a question about whether I was going to make aliyah,” says Vladimir. “It was just a matter of when.” More