Author Topic: Should Africans come to Russia (Read 19919 times)

Femi · « **on:** October 19, 2011, 04:31:03 pm »

Is Russia safe for Africans? or shall I say, how safe is Russia for Blacks?

I was inspired to write this piece after I received an e-mail from a certain British gentleman ( I assume he is Black) and whose partner happens to be Russian. He wanted to know if it was safe enough for him to come to Russia to visit his partner?
ah! I say! What wonâ€™t you do for love eh? (you can put a smile on your face here and make an â€œawwwâ€ sound.) Thanks.

Now to answer the question. Is it safe? Well, this is not a yes or no answer? But you can make your life safer if you follow the below tips:

1. Donâ€™t walk alone especially at night.
2. Avoid dark or unlighted areas
3. Try to avoid the metro on football match-days.
4. This will sound funny, but be ready to run and FAST TOO! ))
or
5. Take a taxi if you can afford it.

Back in the 90s An African could walk the length and breath of Moscow without any trouble (aside occasional -â€your passport/documents pleaseâ€ from police officers patrolling the streets) but fast forward to 2000s and the story has changed. Weâ€™ve heard of numerous attacks on foreign students in Russia â€“ some were fatal â€“ and some were â€œluckyâ€ to escape with serious injuries. I was a victim of one of the several attacks.

This is 2011 and at least in Moscow, you could feel the presence of militia (police) everywhere, which gives some kind of confidence and protection. I will advise though not to rely solely on that. (keep in mind the 5 points listed above).

The mindset of the ordinary Russian towards as African is very much as it was then (did I hear you say â€œnegrâ€ (read â€œmonkeyâ€) so you can expect to get those odd looks almost everywhere you go but hey, looks donâ€™t kill so care not about that.

So to my British gentleman, it is â€œsafeâ€ if you play it safe.

Afrobabe · « **Reply #1 on:** October 19, 2011, 07:49:31 pm »

capital N small o

Spells NO

toppopularstore · « **Reply #2 on:** October 20, 2011, 10:10:23 pm »

I don't know why people consider Black different from them, are they not human beings? This racial feeling will one day kill this world.

Femi · « **Reply #3 on:** October 21, 2011, 11:26:16 am »

Racism is a disease with no cure.

nick.westlife · « **Reply #4 on:** October 21, 2011, 08:58:20 pm »

This is the question to debate. Well everyone would have different answers with their own explanation and probably they are right in that concept. The problem is there are not many people with human ethics.

Femi · « **Reply #5 on:** October 22, 2011, 04:46:16 pm »

Maybe I should then ask, what is human ethics?

Olga Mulugeta · « **Reply #6 on:** October 23, 2011, 03:19:00 am »

From my family experience, I would say:â€Stay home, and let your partner visit you!â€

Femi · « **Reply #7 on:** October 23, 2011, 02:31:09 pm »

@Olga,
if i understand correctly, you mean to say that Africans should not come to Russia?
can you share with us your reasons why?

Olga Mulugeta · « **Reply #8 on:** October 23, 2011, 04:45:45 pm »

Quote from: Femi on October 23, 2011, 02:31:09 pm

@Olga,
if i understand correctly, you mean to say that Africans should not come to Russia?
can you share with us your reasons why?

Yes, african should avoid go to Russia. My husband was abused many times, because of his color. My son twice got a dog attack , becuase of his color. I think it is enough for think properly before come to Russia.

Afrobabe · « **Reply #9 on:** October 24, 2011, 12:58:59 pm »

thanks Olga.

Russia is not a place for blacks

funny thing is all races dislike black people, even Asians . . but when they all come to africa the useless governments treat them like kings, if i ever become a minister in my country . . . .hmm lemme not even talk . .

Femi · « **Reply #10 on:** October 24, 2011, 06:02:44 pm »

Quote from: Olga Mulugeta on October 23, 2011, 04:45:45 pm

Quote from: Femi on October 23, 2011, 02:31:09 pm
@Olga,
if i understand correctly, you mean to say that Africans should not come to Russia?
can you share with us your reasons why?
Yes, african should avoid go to Russia. My husband was abused many times, because of his color. My son twice got a dog attack , becuase of his color. I think it is enough for think properly before come to Russia.

have heard and experienced the abuses but dog attack (and twice) because of color of skins?

seriously? how did this happen. it must have been terrible. sorry about that.

Femi · « **Reply #11 on:** October 24, 2011, 06:05:16 pm »

Quote from: Afrobabe on October 24, 2011, 12:58:59 pm

thanks Olga.

Russia is not a place for blacks

funny thing is all races dislike black people, even Asians . . but when they all come to africa the useless governments treat them like kings, if i ever become a minister in my country . . . .hmm lemme not even talk . .

hahaha. I understand your views but remember, not all Africans are er, "blacks" right?
secondly, two wrongs can never be right.

But again, you are totally on point, when people of other "races" come to Africa, they are all treated as KINGS without exceptions. I just don't understand why it happens that way.

Femi · « **Reply #12 on:** January 07, 2012, 08:05:21 pm »

@ topic!
got to be honest, I think they shouldn't come. Seen a lot and frankly, its a battle. God help us, AMEN!

Femi · « **Reply #13 on:** February 07, 2012, 12:26:08 pm »

To further stress the point that Africans SHOULD NOT come to Russia!
Take a look at the below. Its a comment some internet warrior

left on our Youtube channel

http://www.youtube.com/user/Africansinrussia/feed?filter=1

Afrobabe · « **Reply #14 on:** February 09, 2012, 03:19:07 pm »

stupid people

Debo · « **Reply #15 on:** March 21, 2012, 02:31:39 am »

Africans should stay away...but knowing us Africans, not being wanted never stopped us from going somewhere!

I can't imagine being afraid to walk around alone, not to mention dog attacks just for being black. T
God help those that are there already - y'all are strong men.

Femi · « **Reply #16 on:** March 21, 2012, 12:12:00 pm »

Preach!

There is a slight change in Russia towards Africans but only JUST slight. Better days are coming.

But in truth, African will do better elsewhere cos it can really be scary in Russia sometimes.

Debo · « **Reply #17 on:** March 23, 2012, 11:49:47 pm »

No doubt...if safety is compromised in that way, you can't really appreciate any opportunities that may exist.

Femi · « **Reply #18 on:** March 24, 2012, 02:39:40 am »

Truer words have never been spoken but for many folks here its all about choosing between the frying pan and fire. Surely one is more comfortable than the other

Россиянка · « **Reply #19 on:** April 13, 2012, 05:36:03 pm »

If you African and you want and really can immigrate to Russia, you should do it!
Security it is only one of themes. You can find absolutely secure country but this country may be "bad" for you by other reasons. Many people who immigrate to very worst places find in this worst places good "themes".

Femi · « **Reply #20 on:** April 13, 2012, 06:31:34 pm »

Quote from: Россиянка on April 13, 2012, 05:36:03 pm

If you African and you want and really can immigrate to Russia, you should do it!
Security it is only one of themes. You can find absolutely secure country but this country may be "bad" for you by other reasons. Many people who immigrate to very worst places find in this worst places good "themes".

A very interesting view from you! Why do you think Africans should Ã§ome to Russia? They hardly gets good jobs, majority of Russians dont like them (I dont even know if Russians like anybody) so tell me what the future holds for an African in Russia?

Россиянка · « **Reply #21 on:** April 14, 2012, 02:13:06 pm »

Femi, key moment in my post:
you want and really can immigrate to Russia

Femi · « **Reply #22 on:** April 15, 2012, 02:34:01 am »

Quote from: Россиянка on April 14, 2012, 02:13:06 pm

Femi, key moment in my post:
you want and really can immigrate to Russia

ok but the question is for what purpose? People immigrate to get a better life and a friendlier environment.
why should people come to Russia?