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jo-jo-7
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 Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2006 10:36 pm Post subject: Is it safe for American Women to travel alone in Russia? |
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I am a women who will be coming to Russia next year and I am somewhat worried about getting help if I should run into a situation. Is there places for women to go to if a problem should come up and need some help?  |
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Kesha
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Location: Terrapin Station
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| Not to be critical, but that's a pretty vague question you're asking. |
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jo-jo-7
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| Posted: Sun Nov 12, 2006 3:18 am Post subject: traveling alone |
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| Kesha wrote: | | Not to be critical, but that's a pretty vague question you're asking. |
Your right, but I am asking a simple question. I am little worried about being some place I don't know about. If my question seems vague to you then maybe a Russian who lives in Moscow could answer it for me because that is where I will be going....but,  if you know something don't be vague about it!!!!!! |
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Triggar
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| Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2006 7:47 pm Post subject: Re: traveling alone |
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| jo jo 7 wrote: | | Kesha wrote: | | Not to be critical, but that's a pretty vague question you're asking. |
Your right, but I am asking a simple question. I am little worried about being some place I don't know about. If my question seems vague to you then maybe a Russian who lives in Moscow could answer it for me because that is where I will be going....but, if you know something don't be vague about it!!!!!! |
I'm an American woman who just returned from a solo 8-day trip to Moscow. Suffice it to say: you will be fine. Most people speak English if you have any kind of problem, but if you go to Russia properly equipped (i.e. keep reading these forums!), then you won't have any problems at all. Good luck! |
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mediashark
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I will not say that most people speak english, but you might chance upon a number of people who speak basic english in major cities, especially in touristy spots. People will help a lost tourist. A good old trusty phrasebook to study on your way there can help.
See http://www.waytorussia.net/Practicalities/HealthSafety.html and http://www.waytorussia.net/Practicalities/Women.html
Most of the advice given there is sound, try to take those precautions, but there is no need to be paranoid or start getting overly worried if things don't go as planned. |
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Ronin
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jo jo 7,
The place you are looking to go to is the US Embassy. That is their job, to help resolve situations for Americans. They will be glad to help you... during working hours.
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jo-jo-7
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| Ronin wrote: | jo jo 7,
The place you are looking to go to is the US Embassy. That is their job, to help resolve situations for Americans. They will be glad to help you... during working hours.
Ronin |
thanks,Ronin!!!!!  |
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surfguy
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| Supposedly St Pete and perhaps Moscow too...are supposed to have information available...actual people out on the streets to assist tourist in time of need. You'll meet and people who will help you. It'll be a great experience for sure. Just watch out at rush hour on the metros...it's crazy! |
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Rust
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Joined: 11 Mar 2007
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Location: Mostly in Moscow
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| Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2007 10:12 pm Post subject: Is it safe for American Women to travel alone in Russia? |
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| If you are not naked and if you don't cry "help me he touch me he tried violate me" in case when men try help you or give place to you - everything will be Ok |
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