Russia, dangerous country?
Hello everyone
I am planning a trip to Russia in September, gold, every time I talk about ctte destination, everyone around me told me that this is a bad idea, it is a dangerous country for tourists etc.
Do I believe the gossip of those who did not go in this country, or are there is some truth in these warnings must meditate, if not deter, the potential traveler?
Thank you all informed and constructive advice on the matter!
And good day
If UaDreams rely too much prejudice, UaDreams do nothing more!
I traveled to Russia last year with a friend. Russia is not a dangerous country, if UaDreams do not check for dangerous situations! Certainly, as UaDreams met people everywhere who seek to take advantage of you and your money, but UaDreams also met extraordinary people. More
twitter.com/hashtag/uadreams. It should be a little careful, of course, as every time one goes abroad. But Russia is a very interesting country which deserves that one does not end prejudice, and that one goes there for a confident, provided that UaDreams have prepared a minimum the trip ( where to stay, "sine qua non" of the visa + basics of the language and deciphering the Cyrillic character: there will be English is not very useful ...!). In short go for it, really! The Hermitage, Peterhof, Red Square, the Kremlin, the art galleries where there are so many famous paintings, public transport, the Russian subway (a real museum!) Is legendary!
Everything depends on you
Hello,
I am French, and married a Russian woman. That's why I went to Russia several times. I am a photographer and artist is currently preparing an exhibition on the face of contemporary Russia in Lyon. Your question is interesting and complex and can not answer yes or no.
In general, if you stay vigilente, and if you apply the same rules of safety than anywhere else, you will not have too dervriez problems. However, few things are as follows:
- Beware of taxis and their fares, as there are in Russia many false taxis and for the foreign tourist is not always easy to tell the difference (in particular, upon arrival at the airport , refuse taxis which spontaneously offer);
- In general, refuse anything that looks suspicious (for example, do not buy cheaper subway tickets, as some individuals might you propose, and do not change money to strangers in the street );
- Beware of the police (far from your ally as you have used in France, the Russian police will always find a reason to ransom you if you point out). For example, it is not uncommon to have to pay to file a complaint. If real problem, rather contact the embassy or consulate;
- Do not pick up silver on floor (there is a classic scam in Russia where two people are in cahoots and where the money was deliberately placed on the ground in order to cause you problems and you ransom);
- Do not stand alone (especially at night);
- Do not show too curious and stay discrete (eg, do not speak and do not show that you are a foreigner can avoid a police check). Please note in particular that you are shooting (in many museums, you have to pay more to be able to shoot);
- Avoid nightclubs and other places likely to focus more than elsewhere the alcoliques, dealers and drug addicts, and prostitutes;
- Avoid men too enterprising and sex (condoms and pills are not yet well entered mentalities and diseases such as HIV and hepatitis B and C have in Russia a growth rate comparable to some African countries) . I myself know many people infected in the country. Also, give a woman in order to rape and common practice in Russia, and rarely punished (unfortunately I know of many examples);
- Do not forget to register within three days of arrival, under penalty of having serious problems with the border police on departure (without receiving huge fine, muscled search "according to customer's head," racketeering );
- Similarly, check before your return to France that your bags do not exceed a total of 20 Kg, and your hand luggage does not exceed 8 Kg Otherwise, you will be asked 30 euros per extra kilogram to pay before. go ;
- Leave your important documents (passport, etc.) in a safe place and carry with you photocopies;
- However, keep you on your blood group card;
Despite all these warnings and generally, Moscow is the most dangerous city in the 90s, and the basic tourist, the real problems are rare. Even if you notice an impressive concentration of armored vehicles, truly dangerous individuals have other things to do than focus on mere tourists. So be reasonable and vigilente just like everywhere else. However, campaigns are much less secure (that's where I saw the worst things: drugged children, pedophile behavior, trafficking of all kinds, mafia and regulations mortals accounts, etc.) and the extent possible double your vigilance if you move away from major urban and tourist centers. I hope this information will be useful. Feel free to contact me if you have any specific questions about security in Russia.
Regards,
Samuel.
war against prejudice
c's still impressive how people unfamiliar with the country s prejudices attach to idiots!
I am Russian, and even though I left for my life lepays elsewhere (personal circumstances) I remain attached to my country to great soul .... and I must say I miss him very much ....
I have known several people who have made foreign stays in Russia .... and remained charmed by the country ... and that despite certain difficulties (UaDreams will not hide the truth - Russia is a country that meets partcular self misery and wealth, harsh climate and the warmth of the reception, limited government and unlimited horizons ...) were able to see the essential: labeauté the country that is in the beauty of its inhabitants ....
short if I start talking I did not stop ....
yet ready to respond to your questions!
ask me anything you want and I will answer thee true witness of the low viede péjugés ... not!))
and let yourself be discouraged !!!!
Totally agree with you Olga!
Totally agree with you Olga! Anyway there will always be people that will highlight the negative things, thereby obscuring all the wonders of this country. These people must be those who have never been to Russia ... In my last post, I put emphasis on certain points of vigilance, I can speak from personal experience in detail. In my travels in Russia, I rubbed and intélectuelles different social strata, but particularly Russia very poor and some violent campaigns. But there are other aspects of this country, especially in human wealth, I do not find in France and that I miss a lot. Currently, I consider the project to take dual nationality and go abroad in Russia. Moreover, even if my wife comes from this Russian 'from below' (not necessarily representative of all Russia), it was never happy in France, certainly like you, the country lacks daily as torn itself.
The issue is complex, the country is also changing a lot today: what was true yesterday may be wrong today and vice versa; what is true in one place may be wrong elsewhere and vice versa ... Good continuation.
so many French who love Russia !!!
I am surprised to find that there are so many French who are not afraid of our country découvrire (malgrés all false myths!) ... and finally hang it!
I realize that this is not hollowing close their eyes to the hard exterior and see the beautiful Russian soul through ....
but I think in your case love for Russia is mostly dè the fact that your wife excuse me if I am indiscreet but for me it is an important issue - I am in absolute offset between love and work .... my country and abroad .... basically the problem is this: I would like to live in Russia, but with a diploma Franco-Russian interpreter I was unable to find work in Russia (at least in my hometown) .. Having visited the Thank you in advance for the reply!!!
arrive at night in Moscow
hello, I'm about to spend the New Year in Moscow with friends, UaDreams arrived at the airport at 2am and have already booked our room in a hostel (hostel transiberrien)
you know where the bus of nights? is it better to take a taxi? At what price ?
thank you for your answer
Information about Russia
Hello Samuel,
I have carefully read your comments and I must say that it confirms my idea of ​​going to Russia. I must say that I hesitate also given has everything one hears at safety. I would especially like to discover Siberia. One of my dreams is to go elsewhere until Vladivostok by train but good for now I'll just have Moscow, St Petersburg and several cities of the Golden Ring.
I am always puzzled by cons as to the registrations. I intend to actually enter Russia from Kiev and I hesitate to take a direct train to Moscow or go to Krasnodar. What makes me hesitate is that I do not understand the Russian registration. Should I register in all the cities where I spend ?? Similarly is it when my visa application I mention all the cities I plan to visit?
Anyway, it's a shame that Russia does not decide to facilitate the visa ....
thank you very much for your answer
Best regards
Muriel
Information about Russia
Hello Samuel,
I have carefully read your comments and I must say that it confirms my idea of ​​going to Russia. I must say that I hesitate also given has everything one hears at safety. I would especially like to discover Siberia. One of my dreams is to go elsewhere until Vladivostok by train but good for now I'll just have Moscow, St Petersburg and several cities of the Golden Ring.
I am always puzzled by cons as to the registrations. I intend to actually enter Russia from Kiev and I hesitate to take a direct train to Moscow or go to Krasnodar. What makes me hesitate is that I do not understand the Russian registration. Should I register in all the cities where I spend ?? Similarly is it when my visa application I mention all the cities I plan to visit?
Anyway, it's a shame that Russia does not decide to facilitate the visa ....
thank you very much for your answer
Best regards
Muriel
Russia is not a dangerous place
Hello,
I live in Russia since January 2005, I moved to Ryazan, a city located 200 km southeast of Moscow.
Besides central Russia, I visited the North Caucasus, in bus between Nalchik and Pyatigorsk, I believed in Spain!
Absolutely no problem, Russia is not a dangerous country.
Regards,
Easier to get a Russian visa a visa french
Hello,
It is much easier for a French get a Russian visa for a Russian to get a Schengen visa at the Consulate of France.
Otherwise I have always saves my main city of destination and then I could visit other places without any problem. But in my application, I always give my course. I never encounter problems.
Currently I have a valid residence permit three years and I expect the resident card valid for five years, which also enable me to apply for Russian citizenship.
Regards,
I did not see anything dangerous
I spent five days in St. Petersburg at the end of August 2007. I was constantly accompanied by a Russian friend. I have not seen any hazards described everywhere on the web. My Russian guests and their friends are extraordinary people who have the heart on the hand.
Exhibition in Lyon?
Hello Samuel,
It's always nice to see that there are French, who understand and who know Russia!
I am Russian and married to a French. UaDreams often go to Russia because my husband loves a vacation. He even says he feels safer in Russia than in France.
You said that you prepare an exhibition on the face of contemporary Russia in Lyon. Can he know when and where you plan to expose because you live in Lyon and UaDreams will be very interested to visit it.
thank you beforehand
Svetlana
Russian mentality
I would like to please as you have information on the Russians and their mentality. What are the main differences between French and Russians? From both sides what is surprising?
Also I have testimonials from copins, they all fell under the charms of beautiful Russians info ou intox? I sometimes wary of "one says" but apparently the girls have marked my friends (laugh)
Sincerely
Response test on mentality
It is very difficult to answer this question. Personally, I understand the Americans better than French for example. I live in Russia since January 2005 and I have seen that the French are struggling to take into account globalization, the operation of a liberal economy and more to understand Russia today. But it's true that when one lives in Russia, France is so far away and so small ... For women, there is an expression that applies to the French: "looking woman." Many French like Russia through their Francophone love (a Russian who does not speak French is unlikely to find a french husband) and when it does not work ... But it is very concerning because the Turks have in mind for weddings in Moscow for example. The French often show of naivete but hey after all why not? There is no harm in doing good ... Everything is a question of means. When you live in Russia, the vision of Russian women is different. But Francaises they are not attractive? I think so.!
Answer Louis
First of all thank you for your reply Louis. I am in complete agreement with your response element on globalization. In France it is the horror to move things, habits. It comes up against corporatism and immobility, moreover it is only in France that UaDreams see anti-liberal revolutionary communists! The mind boggles! A handful of asshole who have not yet understood that France was 1% of the world population and the Paris stock exchange represents only 4% ds worldwide. Finally talk to me if you do not mind your personal experience and your eyes the most glaring differences between the French and Russians. I farted a lead France. I lived 5 years in Australia for personal reasons I did not stay but it is five years since I got home. I tried to get a box and have not borrowing !!! I tried many things but c very very difficult for French expkiquer UaDreams want to win the dough !!! The French have a real PB with the money it's crazy! Qd have seen the accelaration of Russia,! the development of these companies and business were asking questions! One wonders which is the capitalist who assimilates the best of globalization, there ''s no picture I think. But Louis tell me, how long do UaDreams cope in Russian, c really hard right? Tell me about your story if you do not mind. How did you get there? You spoke Russian before? Etc ...
Sincerely
Russian women
I can tell you, Olivier, that Russian women are not only beautiful but also intelligent! UaDreams must always be well-dressed, well coiffed, well made-up (but with moderation, of course) even when UaDreams go out to buy bread. And yes, Russian women have not forgotten what it means to be female and prefer to wear real clothes for women: dresses, skirts and mini skirts! UaDreams have the mentality of taking care of us and not to be more aller.De most Russian women have five degrees tray. What to be marked !!!
LOUIS confirmed what I was told ....: o)))
AHHHH I knew you was lucky !! : o))) And I thought that you had not forgotten a lot of things on the French ..... LOL
Well, I wanted to come to Russia to travel, discover, visited, culture but if more women are real women intelligently ADDITION masi that I have never doubted ..The c sour I come (laughs) tell me you have a plan too expensive for a bed and breakfast in Moscow or St Pete? See homestay.
Saluuuut Louis!
Russian women
Yes it is true that Russian women are feminine. Sometimes too much. A miniskirt, really mini, or a transparent blouse are not uncommon in summer. When you live permanently, UaDreams do even more attention. UaDreams have a nickname: "gazelles". It's great fun but not to marry and have children. Now most of my neighbors, and my friend, do not wear make-up to go walk the dog or go to the kiosk around the corner. Many Russian women are educated, that's right. Even if UaDreams find the difference 'diploma' and 'graduates, it's nice to have a woman a graduate of higher education with which it is possible to talk about the broader issues. But now there is also in France, Spain etc ... many women in the same situation. And on the beaches, women are still very feminine ...
Installation
UaDreams must first distinguish the Russian woman and Russia. Clearly the person who loves Russia because he loves a Russian woman, it's a bit lightweight ... Because if it does not work anymore, is that this person will continue to love Russia? For installation, there are no particular problems. Visa, housing, work, residence permit ... Nothing special. But then UaDreams must be realistic: a guy from Chicago who arrives in Tarbes can not ask the same salary home. So take for reference the economic indicators of his place of residence. Including the average monthly salary. Multiplying by two the necessary sum is obtained to live comfortably. For work, it is best to be independent by offering a business service. To each finding its sector. You know how to do ? Do it ! If you do a good job, you quickly get a client book. Not harder than elsewhere. In our case, UaDreams live better in Russia than in France. One must speak of course Russian. Here is a link:
- Voice of Russia: Interview with journalist Natalia Medvedeva "The stories of the french city of Ryazan" in French language.
subject fache
That's the problem in France, that a woman puts a skirt becomes immediately a person to conduct light, and you can even have a fine of 3450 euros if the officer considers that it does not expect the bus. It is for this reason that the French wear only jeans and gray-brown clothing. And I think it's okay to dress in a way to pass unnoticed or not to be assaulted. As against the Russians do not have this mentalité- there. Even if a woman wears a mini-skirt or a sheer blouse does not mean it will be easy to approach. Your attitude may surprise. But of course one can find copies of "gazelles" as you call them, as in any country. But I find that there are even more in France. Permes me to contradict you, Russian women being excellent wives. This is why the Europeans do not play but marrying more with them.
All is relative
Russian women are excellent wives like French women, Spanish, Italian etc ... The good wife as indeed good husband, not a nationality. And I have also written anything against the Russian brides (or Russian husband). There is also Foreign women who marry Russian men who are happy. It's not just the Europeans the Turks are the first to marry Russian women in Moscow. This is globalization. By cons in France I do not know but I do not think fashion is dictated by the fear of fines. Besides the dress code also changes in Russia.
thorny topic
hi everyone!
what topic to be discussed thorny for me! JF Russian me me and have been to France many times and am full of friends
french, I have long awaited talk Russians have faced prejudices are so many times ... finally ...
I made peace and thought "No need to fight, malgres globalization UaDreams are all fed by prejudices!"
and like that may not be the case if the French TV presents a terrible image of our pays..c always ets
or something about the military or the documentaries on Stalin repressailles /// as if it was nothing ny
positive!!! malgres but it has plenty of foreigners who, overcoming fear of the supposed dangers of our streets, come
visit our beauties, get to know our culture WITH (as I judge one has seen, one is not barbarians non-
civilized:) ... and fall in love with the warm Russian soul ...
And c ... Russian girls is like any other .. there are beautiful and not too good ... Well I must say
for some of us is not the avie gifts (because there are very high in Russia as in very very
Poor) ... and there are a number of girls who see that one outcome of the misery - from al abroad at any price
... But you know instead of blame us and say that UaDreams are all s ... pes, why not try
to put themselves in our place ...
and then why not try to see the positive rather than the negative. ignore the faces of coldness in
streets (it's true that UaDreams smile very little in the streets) and see the depth of our souls - and our warm heart
open...
I did not want to seem pathetic (even if it seems that I'm already in this letter). but I have to
say that during my stays al etanger I have appreciated enormously rich culture, the openness of the people and the easy life
Beyond in my country ... but I'm even returned home to review its hostile faces in the streets
(what can I - the usual!) and especially find this russe..qui my soul as missing and that makes (it not girls!)
the charm and beauty of our country !!!
and then the end I said it is all the same: when you criticize much at home and then UaDreams can not live
far from home and everything seems hostile elsewhere. not true?:))
and then why make all this talk? come to see! Enjoy the girls if that interests you ... or something else if
you do realize that seen as everywhere there are girls good and not very good ...
voir..et come and then you can judge for yourself same!)
olga
Life in Russia: it's great!
Hello,
I live in Russia. Personally I do not think people in the street are firmer than elsewhere. This depends on the regions. I found very friendly eg Caucasians, very open to tourists, willing to answer questions. Muscovites are firmer but they are legendary in Russia as elsewhere Parisians in France ... For women, it's not all need misery. It is a fashion, a way of thinking, a mindset that has made all need abroad is better. But between making plans and realize there is a pit. The student of fifth year is a plan of love abroad and eventually finds himself married to a Russian and works without any problem. Where I live there are at least three citizens of the Union Europeenne that are installed. All were unmarried installed in Russia that is to say they are not arrived because of a woman but out of love for Russia. Three reussies installations! Otherwise life is great in Russia, economic growth is felt the power of the country. It's awesome !
Louis
Hi Louis!
sorry, I had to miss something ... and thou hast already said ... then I probably rests
the question:
you live in any region russia ... you seem so excited about life ... but I can see russia
d after some of your words that you have a lot of experience and you had time to know life here Profon
deur - not just to judge after the prmieres tourist impressions ...
I live in Ryazan
Hello Olga,
I live in Ryazan, a city located about 200 km southeast of Moscow. I moved with my brother in January 2005. UaDreams bought an apartment. Otherwise there is also a national of Belgium. She is married with a police officer and expecting a child. She lives and works as a Ryazan. Another French has just arrived. It will work for a year in Ryazan and wishes settle.
I think this is only the beginning and that more and more citizens of the Union Europeenne will settle in Russia.
French has abroad
It is heartbreaking to see how much has prejugers are tenacious. But who watches TV? In majority gray and average mass of France. For the most part, they have never seen anything other than their country even see their area. The French, in general, is not very open to entete to function as it has always done, the rapid change his daily and professional habits should in no way disturb its systematization, and the fact to go account that France is very far from such a modern country that UaDreams would like to believe it could plunge into despair. So better to keep things as they are; Other cases have changed. After all, France is the navel of the world, it is easier to criticize others than to challenge!
With this state of minds, mediated not have a lot of difficulties in getting the message they want, simply to show ca QLQ appropriates images with a comment, and you're playing!
Fortunately, some all the same, looking to learn a bit more and allow themselves to doubt the accuracy of statements made by mediate.
The Russians are cold at first contact but are much more warm and generous than French. For example, the french agree to help his friend (not necessarily a good heart) provided that such aid does not deprive him of QLQ thing or do not disturb are daily. The Russian, he does not hesitate a moment to take risks (financies, phisyques, relational ...) to his friend, even if this must penalize him directly; He had to go on vacation but his friend is in a difficult financial situation! The choice is quickly made, he did not go on vacation and leaves his friend the petrain. Or, you are in the poo was 2:30 am, needless to take a taxi, I'll pick you up even if AC should take me an hour, I sleep better the next night ... Well that 's also the reality from this country !
The girls, the secret cache Russia. In fact, I have met almost none that really wanted to emigrate. Some of them have already come to France on vacation and were unpleasantly surprised by the hypocrisy of our culture! And yes AC as this is our reality. UaDreams must answer that wants to hear our interlocutor but especially not directly answer the question. Example: You are invited by friends to dinner, at the end of the meal the hope hostess you find the delicious dishes, courtesy wants you to answer him the way very affirmative for not even hurt if you think AC infects! The Russian base their radically different way relationships. They have to answer sincerely obligence was the hostess (by putting the course forms), if they found out that you lied to them, they would feel ripped off!
I am French (and yes, I opened my eyes) and expat in Moscow, I know this country since 1991.
I'm in agreement Maladets
I can not wait to discover this country. I traveled around a few fortnights countries, but too little time I stayed each time to get an idea of ​​the mentality and everyday life of the inhabitants. Apart from Australia where I lived 5 years there .... I could speak with knowledge: o))
The French are very very closed, very hypocritical here I'm ac with you! But fortunately I see a desire for openness and young bcp want to discover the world they belong and auquels HAPPILY! The forums here are proof! So try to be positive although I understand your fed up. Whatever the prejudices of those who post messages here, at least there is a desire for information, openness. For those watching the cable channel on RUSSIA TODAY 447. C cool everything is in English and it helps to have information from Russia and another vision; I love watching the news, chronic, guests and magazines for science and technology.
They must désaprendre is essential! Ts Congratulations to those who make the effort to open! When there is a positive say, let's be positive also let Anglo-Saxon ds mind for once! It must be said qd there are good things, the French still rattle, you really have that attitude continues !!
THINK POSITIVE!
I would like to keep contact with you Maladets if you do not mind.
A +
Olivier
Think Positive !!!
Hi Oliver,
It's true, you're right, UaDreams must "think positive"!
I am so tired of arguing my point of view that I lose the same direction of my motivation.
It is also true that some young and old, not in the same proportions as you have the wills to discover that the world does not end at that UaDreams know and our direct environment.
But the fact is, I feel better abroad has (not everywhere either) than at home. I come back with pleasure on vacation (I'm nice) but I'm happy to go back abroad.
I am curious to know which way you would conduct the same analysis with Australia ?!
Of course, and it's very nice of you, UaDreams could keep the contact.
Did you intend to come to a sejoiur in the cold winter?
Paka
The French
Just one comment: the French are free to think, to live, to act as they want. They have every right to have their own world view. Now be agreed or not is something else. Personally, I did not settle in Russia as opposed to France and because the French believe in my bad. I moved to Russia because I love Russia because I believe in Russia, I believe in the Russian worldview. The position of the French media in relation to Russia is objectionable and I critique. But frankly do this has an influence on my life in Russia? No None. Does the lack of french investments, French presence in Russia wrong door? No, not at all. Does this absence makes me wrong? No, not at all. I have no french customers, but that does not mean I do not have clients. In short it is that the French want to discover Russia but they should not forget that the French are free to think what they want. And this thought ultimately not relevant for the ongoing processes in Russia. When this thought is negativ! e, it only bring harm primarily to French interests.
Student
Hello Louis,
I see you live in Russia. I wonder how you got your residence permit. You seem to get Russian citizenship. Will you need for it denied French nationality?
Thank you in advance for your valuable information.
Do not listen to these prejudices ...
Hello ,
I lived in Moscow for 4 years.
To say that Moscow, security level, it is Paris !!!
There are no dangerous neighborhoods or anything at all.
At night, Moscow, a city that does not sleep (very illuminating Many people in the streets)
Sometimes some rasicmes and poor judgment of strangers.
But to say that Moscow is dangerous .......... I think that Moscow and LESS dangerous than paris !!
IF you want more info about Moscow you can contact me.
But do not worry Moscow and a great city to visit, give yourself a week and a half and you will enjoy :)
Return after failure ...
Hello everyone !
After several interventions followed by a long absence, I return to this forum. I apologize for not yet having responded to all messages received out forum, on my personal email. Do not worry, it takes a little time but I will answer each one.
Thank you and good luck on this forum,
Samuel M.
beautiful Russians
Admittedly, many Russians girls have beautiful legs. Once I saw pass a wedding. Many women are wearing the mini -minijupe so I concluded that it was the marriage of a skater and his teammates were with him.
I asked the young Russian man who was with me if my interpretation was good. At first he did not understand. Then he has laughed, saying that this method was common in summer. He acknowledged that they were all beautiful, but too old because they all seemed to be around 25 years (he had 19). MDR
I'm not sure many French would have the same effect in that outfit. The morphology of the average French is quite different from the average Russian. The French are less slender. It is useless for the one and the other copy themselves. Each has its charm.
information
Hello !
I introduce myself my name is Patrick and I left for Moscow on the 18th of this month,
there have not longtemp I know this site, so why I am contacting you with everything you hear and track, I do not know which way to head!
I wonder if there are things that are interesting to know before you go!
thanks in advance !
Not too cold ?
Re: French abroad
Do not generalize about the French: they travel more and more, there is very open (like me) and very adaptable to change. Changes in habits is never easy for either French or others. One can very well love France and Russia, it is perfectly compatible. What does it mean "the hypocrisy of our culture"? Nothing. There are hypocrites and sincere people all point bar. I'm not at all sure that Russian be more open than the French: he just has to see the number of racist attacks against black in Russia. There is also true of racism in France, unfortunately.
I'm not agree
Stop saying that the French are very closed, very hypocritical. That's bullshit stuff. I'm very open.
Well said
Happy 2009 years ... let me congratulate you for the comments and clarifications you bring in this forum as testimony from people who lived over there are valuable for those wishing to explore the country east.
Business and IT technician in a large company, I am fortunate to 54 and in good shape to be able to be retired early this year. I just returned from a great trip in the Czech Republic. I am more than ever attracted to Eastern countries, and I plan to stay longer there in Spring for a discovery of Belarus, Ukraine and Russia.
Furthermore, being divorced, I'm actually impressed by the beauty, elegance and education of Slavic women which is no stranger in my attraction to these countries is but I'm realistic and I fully understand that some of these women can use their charm to material ends but like everywhere it should not be provided generalize and classify all Slavic women in the same bag. It is for us to be sufficiently lucid and clear-sighted, even if it is sometimes difficult to make the distinction between what is true feelings and purely material concerns. But I do not despair about the opportunity to make a beautiful and sincere encounter.
I'm listening to anyone who can give me some lodging places or addresses of people speaking French or English that could help me and make my stay in those countries.
Russia Council
Hello,
I would advise you to start your discovery of Russia in St. Petersburg is not only our most beautiful city but also a window to Europe as they say.
I live here and I take care of home and French speaking tourists since 2003, so I have plenty of good addresses, tips, advice and tips.
For more information you can contact me directly on irina-Kravchenko (at) yandex.ru
Yes, if you're Arab, Black or Asian
Unfortunately Russia has become very racist and it is dangerous to go there if you have a skin color or accent which displeases these bands nazis who kill with impunity in St. Petersburg as in Moscow. Only one or two are sometimes caught and show them on TV, but it is cinema ...
So beware .....
