I want to visit Russia soon. Have a lot of different locations in mind, but one thing is holding me back:
I'm an American
Will people in Russia treat me poorly because I don't speak the language? (I can read it, but don't know some words)
I'm not a stereotypical American, by a long shot; no one would know until I opened my mouth.
How 'safe' would I be, trying to interact with people? I don't wanna piss anyone off
Nothing will happen, unless you will greet them with Nazi salute.
Though absence of language skills can be a problem... So, it's better to contact somebody who would be able to provide you a proper assistance.
I want to visit Russia soon. Have a lot of different locations in mind, but one thing is holding me back:
I'm an American
Will people in Russia treat me poorly because I don't speak the language? (I can read it, but don't know some words)
I'm not a stereotypical American, by a long shot; no one would know until I opened my mouth.
How 'safe' would I be, trying to interact with people? I don't wanna piss anyone off
hey. you wont have any problems. the nineties are gone. within moscow you'll manage to communicate a bit in english with younger generation. older folk might not even bother but they'll defo speak russian back at you in a much louder tone hoping you'll understand them better that way.. )
What about.....Ukraine? Crimea? I know someone in Sevastopol & would love to see the peninsula.
Eastern Ukraine? I found a way to visit the 'active area', but can't say more.
I'm trying to plan a trip to see life there - figured it'd boost my journalism portfolio a bit
I just don't want to be accused of anything shady! If you know what I mean...
