Question by Benjamin: How dangerous is St. Petersburg, Russia?
Is it dangerous for a Jew in St. Petersburg Russia?
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Answer by bob s
It is dangerous for non-Jews too. Crime is getting really bad there.
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ivan_rus25 says
It's dangerous like in any other city around the globe. I've been living here for almost six years and have never had problems. As my friends- Jewish. And I lived in different places and went for walking at nights.
But at the same time it's very nice here!
Arsan Lupin says
No more dangerous than any other large city – for anyone.
Use common-sense precautions you would use in any large city and you will be fine.
Goresh says
There appears to be some backlash against wealthy foreigners. I never experienced any problems living alone in an apartment for a week however. Like any reasonable size city, there are places to avoid.
I am not a jew though I wonder how they would know unless you tell them?
AG says
not just jews.. blacks, asians, anyone who looks non-russian decent.
if you "look" russian you might get away with it. stay in safe places, move in a group, maybe get some weapons?