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Racial Attacks

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dmaglaque Just Starting Joined: 20 Jul 2007 Posts: 3	Posted: Fri Jul 20, 2007 9:04 am    Post subject: Racial Attacks Hi I wish to get information on the current situation on racial attacks and crime in Russia - Moscow in particular. I have been offered a job in Moscow and currently considering the position. I am a person of asian appearance but grew up in a western country. Reading information through the internet, it seems these types of crimes are alive and kicking in Russia. I have experienced the same situation before during my teenage years and dont want to have the same experiences again. More importantly, I am concerned for my families safety. My wife is white so my daugther has mixed race features. If you can kindly provide information for those people who are currently living in Russia/Moscow it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
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bagel Frequent Guest Joined: 09 Apr 2006 Posts: 29	Posted: Fri Jul 20, 2007 3:32 pm    Post subject: Hello there, I am Indian and have been living here for a year now. While it is true that Russia is not a tourist friedly country and that reports of hostility against non-whites can be heard now and then from friends who are Thai, Burmese etc, I have personally not faced any hostility yet on the metro or on the streets. It is obligatory to carry one's passport here at all times and you can be expected to be stopped by the cops when driving or walking the streets. It is unpleasant to have this thing hang over your head. Especially if you are used to freedom. So far, I haven't been stopped on the streets and walking home from the metro at night has been without incident. Good Luck!
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surfguy Lounge Wizard Joined: 13 Apr 2006 Posts: 6979	Posted: Fri Jul 20, 2007 9:16 pm    Post subject: great feed back...thanks!
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Daria Lounge Wizard Joined: 16 May 2005 Posts: 1146 Location: Canada	Posted: Sat Jul 21, 2007 10:35 am    Post subject: I would say one thing: It's better to be safe than sorry. See for yourself,dmaglaque. Is it worth it?
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dmaglaque Just Starting Joined: 20 Jul 2007 Posts: 3	Posted: Sat Jul 21, 2007 7:34 pm    Post subject: Hi Bagel Thanks for the information. Greatly appreciated! Hi Daria Definately, its better to be safe! Thats why I want to be well informed before I make a decision. Would you have information that you can share please. Thanks
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