How safe is Moscow for Americans?

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I have been discussing safety ad nauseum there.
I strongly suggest that you read up on the archvied messages on safety.

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Vera Beljakjova-Miller
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>On Sun, 28 May 2000, Mr Carmack wrote:
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>> I live in Texas, where we hardly have any public transportation, so any
>> advice about public transportation in Moscow (including taxis and the
metro)
>> is news to me. :-) We also don't have gypsy kids running around Austin
>> needling you (literally) while they take your goods.
>
>I just want to add to this that it is not just our inexperience with the
>life of large cities in USA but also our ignorance of customs of other
>countries. The described custom of avoiding taking taxis with strangers
>in our cities maybe is out of tune with the customs of taking taxis with
>strangers in other countries where it might be not dangerous at all, and a
>usual habit. At the same time, those countries might have their own
>dangers for us that we might not even suspect, like just being dressed as
>you would normally dress here might be offensive for some there, and
>provoke an assault. The information on what should be avoided there is
>really very appreciated.
>
>I want to thank everybody for doing a real public service providing us
>with the suggestions on how to lower the risk of travel.
>
>Sincerely,
>
>Edward Dumanis <dumanis at acsu.buffalo.edu>
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