help for Japanese-American student studying Russian

[Judith E. Kalb]

Dear colleagues,
I am wondering whether any of you might have some advice for a student of
mine who is eager to go study in Russia next year.  She is hesitating
because she does not know whether as a Japanese-American she would
be at particular risk of encountering bigotry and potential danger while
there. She is eager to talk to other Asian-American students who have
studied in Russia recently.  If any of you knows about this issue or has
someone she might be able to consult, we'd be very grateful indeed!
Thank you,
Judith Kalb

Dr. Judith E. Kalb
Department of Russian
Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA 02181
jkalb at wellesley.edu