Russophone immigrants who actively engage in learning the host country's language experience improved social integration, greater access to services, and enhanced quality of life, while those who avoid language learning experience social isolation and reliance on translation from family members or community networks.

When a person learns a new language, their brain strengthens connections used for understanding others, planning actions, and solving problems. This lets them talk to doctors, fill out forms, and join conversations without help. Without this brain change, they cannot interact with society on their own and must rely on others to speak for them.