russia ie moscow/st pete
 

does anybody out there have first hand info on safety/crime issues in that part of the world? (second hand) news is somewhat contradicting...



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GS to live, live to GS

Hi GS

Travellers have gone through Russia this summer without incident and enjoyed it thoroughly. See Greg Frazier's account:

http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/gre...02-07-30.shtml

Although they may be overly cautious, the US State Department's Travel Advisories are useful references. See below for link to the advisory on Russia:

http://travel.state.gov/russia.html

See the following link for common-sense suggestions that apply to every country:

Travel to High Risk Areas:

http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/tri...m.shtml#Travel

Avoiding Crime:

http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/tri...CrimeAvoidance

Also, remember there are Horizons Unlimited communities in Russia (Moscow, Novosibirsk and Orel) which you can contact who can show you around (and also show you where to avoid).
http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/com...tEnglish.shtml

Good luck with your trip.

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Susan Johnson

"It matters not what goal you seek
Its secret here reposes:
You've got to dig from week to week
To get Results or Roses."
Edgar Guest

'One world, two wheels'
www.HorizonsUnlimited.com


[This message has been edited by Susan (edited 24 August 2002).]