Experience of African-American Students in Russia

[Steven Clancy]

One of our students at the University of Chicago is interested in studying
in Russia, but since she is African-American, she is concerned about
encountering racism or other related difficulties in Russia if she studies
abroad. Does anyone have any information, anecdotal or other, on the
experience of African-American students on study abroad programs in
Russia? Is there anything in particular to worry about or be careful
about?

Thanks in advance,

Steven

Steven Clancy
Senior Lecturer in Russian, Slavic, and 2nd-Language Acquisition
Director, Slavic Language Program
Department of Slavic Languages & Literatures

Mailing address:
University of Chicago
Department of Slavic Languages & Literatures
1130 East 59th Street, Foster 406
Chicago, IL 60637

Office: (773) 702-8567
in Gates-Blake 438
Department: (773) 702-8033
Fax: (773) 702-7030
sclancy at uchicago.edu

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