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As long as you take basic safety precautions, I think the biggest problem you’d have would be lots and lots of people wanting to talk to you and find out how you learned Russian!
Oh, boy. I suggest strongly any black person stay the heck out of South Russia. Are you nuts?
While there may be more tolerance in the larger cities of the North, the only blacks I saw (and I mean about three in all) were some kind of missionaries or students. I saw them being berated and followed on the streets, and they were fortunate to escape with their lives. Some men angrily threw empty booze bottles at them. And cursed them loudly in Russian. Seriously. And yes, they were called the "n" word, which apparently found its way into The Russian vernacular.
And a few people went up them, flashed the "peace sign," and despite the fact they don’t speak English, could be clearly heard saying "Hey, Bro!" in a mocking tone. Be careful.
Those blacks (and I mean only about three in a city of one-and-a-half million people) did the right thing by not responding or making eye contact with these Russians. They continued to walk away with their heads down. I understand that responding to the catcalls or making eye contact is a sign of disrespect. And it’s not to be done.
Seriously, it can be dangerous for a black person there. Don’t expect any aid from law enforcement or anyone else. It isn’t America, all. People may have civil rights here, but Russia is Russia and it’s their country and their rules.
Here’s a blog from a black traveller to Moscow: http://www.blacktravels.com/Moscow_raschke.html
Here are some others: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_are_blacks_treated_in_Russia
This one is 4 years old: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/4737468.stm
Here’s one posted by a former black student in Russia. It generated a lot of controversy among responders to his blog: http://matadorabroad.com/should-people-of-color-go-to-russia/
There’s a black travels yahoo group as well, where black travellers post their experiences living in or travelling to various countries.
Hope these help.
If you are Black skinned you will have no problem.
If you are black skinned and muslim the authorities will watch you like a hawk.
Black skinned and Christian and can speak russian they will treat you like you are a king.
thank you Edward.
An African American who loves Russia
If they speak Russian, absolutely NOT. You would be more welcome than a white tourist who isn’t fluent in Russian.
Here rather curious. In many remote areas have not seen black people. So will a lot of attention, will make jokes and try to talk. Most likely without aggression.
Stay in the big cities!
U may get your butt kicked if U’ll go upcountry…
It all depends what you define by the word "problem". Younger population are more open these days and accepting of black people. Older population not as much, but I think it has to do with xenophobia and not much because of racism. However, such big cities as St. Petersburg and Moscow have been experiencing racist movements in the last 10-15 years against anyone who is not Russian. I would definitely suggest traveling in groups and avoid strolling the city by yourself at night in residential areas. Overall, Russia is pretty safe for tourists but just like anywhere in the world, there are always bad seeds in society that could pose danger and cause trouble.
I think younger generation would enjoy meeting a foreigner, especially Black American that speak Russian.
I forgot to mention that Black Americans should not be offended when Russians call them "Negr", which means N egro in Russian and simply refers to the race. It is not considered a derogatory term and not the same as the "N-word" in U.S.