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Latina Going to Russia...

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Acoreana Frequent Guest Joined: 12 May 2008 Posts: 15	Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 7:45 pm    Post subject: Latina Going to Russia... Hello! I have read your postings here about Blacks, Indians, Asians, etc... in Russia and racism and other matters against them. But what about Latin people?? I'm mixed Latin race (Portuguese/Azores and Spanish). I am told I look rather "Meditteranean" so does that mean I will "stand out" in crowds?? My bf is from southern Russia and tells me I should not be worried about anything, but after reading through some things here, I have to admit I am a bit nervous. Do I really have anything much to be worried about?? Thanx
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mister_wizzz VIP Joined: 27 May 2004 Posts: 582	Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 9:58 pm    Post subject: Actually the risk is that some Ruzist could take you for a Caucasian girl. Often black haired people from southern Europe can look like Georgian which is not a good thing in Russia. But I don't think you will have problems because : - You are a girl - you will be with your Russian boyfriend I am myself from Spanish decent and look like Mediteranean and for this reason I decided not to go to Russia to visit a friend in Novosibirsk (a Russian friend living in France told me I look like Georgian very much ). So we agreed to choose Kiev for our meeting. Anyway my situation is not yours so don't worry, nothing wrong will happen.
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Acoreana Frequent Guest Joined: 12 May 2008 Posts: 15	Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 11:58 pm    Post subject: Ah! Thanx for your reply..I see your point. Um, perhaps I should have explained more of my alleged "Meditteranean" look. I have light brown hair and very fair skin. I dont have the classic dark hair and olive skin look (I couldnt get a nice tan like that even if my life depended on it) LOL!!! So I guess to be a tiny bit safer...I should dye my hair with blonde streaks and start to appreciate my non-tannable skin!! LOL!!!
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bunker6 Frequent Guest Joined: 31 Jul 2008 Posts: 37 Location: Princeton, NJ / St. Petes, Russia	Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2008 8:41 pm    Post subject: There is no racism in Russia. Forget about it. And don't read that political propaganda crap.
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Vet Just Starting Joined: 14 Sep 2008 Posts: 9	Posted: Mon Sep 15, 2008 12:19 am    Post subject: I thought the typical Russian has dark hair? The ones I know sure do.
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jo-jo-7 Just Starting Joined: 16 Mar 2010 Posts: 6	Posted: Mon Sep 15, 2008 2:22 am    Post subject: Vet wrote: I thought the typical Russian has dark hair? The ones I know sure do. Yes, they do. My Russian BF has dark hair and black eyes....
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Vet Just Starting Joined: 14 Sep 2008 Posts: 9	Posted: Mon Sep 15, 2008 2:27 am    Post subject: jo jo 7 wrote: Vet wrote: I thought the typical Russian has dark hair? The ones I know sure do. Yes, they do. My Russian BF has dark hair and black eyes.... I have Russian ancestors and I have brown hair and brown eyes. I always thought light haired Russians were a minority.
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Varrah Lounge Lizard Joined: 26 Jun 2008 Posts: 80 Location: St.-Petersburg, Russia	Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2008 6:14 pm    Post subject: Brown hair with tendency to lighter colors is the most spread. Black hair is more seldom than blond. If we are speaking about native Russians.
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Vet Just Starting Joined: 14 Sep 2008 Posts: 9	Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2008 1:47 am    Post subject: Varrah wrote: Brown hair with tendency to lighter colors is the most spread. Black hair is more seldom than blond. If we are speaking about native Russians. I see you are from St Petersburg. That is where some of my ancestors are from.
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krasatulya VIP Joined: 29 May 2005 Posts: 590	Posted: Mon Oct 27, 2008 5:00 am    Post subject: jo jo 7 wrote: Vet wrote: I thought the typical Russian has dark hair? The ones I know sure do. Yes, they do. My Russian BF has dark hair and black eyes.... Hey Jojo! How's it going? You snagged yourself a Russian?! Hope all is well!
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sasha_shu Just Starting Joined: 16 Nov 2008 Posts: 1 Location: Moscow	Posted: Sun Nov 16, 2008 12:52 pm    Post subject: bunker6 wrote: There is no racism in Russia. Forget about it. And don't read that political propaganda crap. Unfortunately, there is racism in every country. It does take place in Russia too. But I think it is considerably less dangerous than foreighners imagine. It finds it manifestation mostly in attitude and in words than in actions. Fortunately enough. jo jo 7 wrote: Vet wrote: I thought the typical Russian has dark hair? The ones I know sure do. Yes, they do. My Russian BF has dark hair and black eyes.... There are more than 100 big ethnical groups in Russia. They are "Non-Russians" here, but "Russians" abroad A person with black hair and eyes is certainly non-Russian... Here in Russia. IMHO it is like this: an Irish is British for us, but by no means is he British in England.
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