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reisen429
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Am thinking of going to Russia next spring but have heard nothing but horror stories about foreign students and residents being attacked by skinheads, not to mention the subtle racism that persists in restaurants, etc. that white tourists would never even know about.
I wanted to hear from other people who've experienced this to see how bad it truly is. I'm Asian and from America and have heard that if you have an American accent people will leave you alone, but am still a little nervous about going nonetheless.
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reisen429
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| One thing I forgot to add, we're planning on going to Moscow and St. Petersburg. |
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Oleg
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Location: St-Petersburg, Russia
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| Posted: Tue Jul 25, 2006 10:59 am Post subject: Re: Attacks on Foreigners |
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| reisen429 wrote: | | I'm Asian and from America and have heard that if you have an American accent people will leave you alone, but am still a little nervous about going nonetheless. |
It isn't so. BTW, I don't think that many Russian people can distinguish an American accent. Even if they can they won't leave you only because of this. |
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Rick
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Sometimes horror stories are just what they are: stories.
I know at least one asian girl on this site that has lived in Russia for several years already without being involved in any such incident. |
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Kaltmann89
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Location: Russia, Kazan city
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| Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2007 11:39 pm Post subject: Re: Attacks on Foreigners |
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| reisen429 wrote: | Am thinking of going to Russia next spring but have heard nothing but horror stories about foreign students and residents being attacked by skinheads, not to mention the subtle racism that persists in restaurants, etc. that white tourists would never even know about.
I wanted to hear from other people who've experienced this to see how bad it truly is. I'm Asian and from America and have heard that if you have an American accent people will leave you alone, but am still a little nervous about going nonetheless.
Any input would be greatly appreciated! |
St. Petersburg is very nice city.. but you shouldn't move there.. it would be danger.. many skinheads live in st.perburg and moscow |
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vox16
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| Posted: Fri Aug 17, 2007 1:36 am Post subject: Re: Attacks on Foreigners |
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St. Petersburg is very nice city.. but you shouldn't move there.. it would be danger.. many skinheads live in st.perburg and moscow |
Do you realise that some more than one year passed since original post? |
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surfguy
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| Rick wrote: | Sometimes horror stories are just what they are: stories.
I know at least one asian girl on this site that has lived in Russia for several years already without being involved in any such incident. |
I think I know the same girl. Bad things can happen anywhere...moscow or St Pete...NYC...Paris. Like everywhere...one just needs to be aware of thier surroundings and take precautions. Go to St Pete and enjoy. Be street smart and alert. |
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sagittifer
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My mom's Asian and went to St. Petersburg with a bunch of her friends. Nothing happened to them.
Except that they couldn't resist the poor children. |
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xxatti
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| I will be going to Russia soon to do an investigation on this very subject. I shall report back with my findings... which should either confirm or dispel all these "stories". |
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RusskiCanadian23
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Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada/Ванкувер, Британская Колумбия, Канада
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RusskiCanadian23
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RusskiCanadian23
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The other side of the story:
http://dpni.org/articles/korotko/6465/
Uzbeks imported heroin into Samara.
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RusskiCanadian23
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This is the site of Movement Against Illegal Immigration.
http://www.dpni.org |
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