student safety in St Petersburg

[Rozov, Mr. Aleksander]

Perhaps, the best advise would be to proceed with caution. Students should avoid venturing into the remote parts/neighborhoods of the city, otherwise known as "Spalnie Rayony" especially in the evening and at night.
Other than that, Saint Petersburg is just like any other metropolis. It is relatively safe, and although racial crimes do occur, they do not occur as frequently as the media portrays them at times, blowing it out of the proportion. 
In short, Saint Petersburg has a lot of "monority groups" working, visiting, and studying.... So your students wouldn't be feeling isolated.

Hope that was helpful   
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From: SEELANGS: Slavic & East European Languages and Literatures list [SEELANGS at bama.ua.edu] On Behalf Of Sibelan Forrester [sforres1 at SWARTHMORE.EDU]
Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 1:03 PM
To: SEELANGS at bama.ua.edu
Subject: [SEELANGS] student safety in St Petersburg

Dear colleagues,

I recall a discussion on this list a few years ago about safety issues
for minority American students studying abroad in Russia, and would like
to ask for any comments on the current situation for foreign students in
St. Petersburg. Can I tell my student's parents that she can be
reasonably unconcerned if she behaves sensibly? Anything else an advisor
should pass along?

Please send replies to sforres1 at swarthmore.edu

I'll be happy to summarize for the list if there is sufficient interest.

Best wishes,

Sibelan


Sibelan Forrester
Swarthmore College

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