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Latina Going to Russia...

 
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Acoreana
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Joined: 12 May 2008
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PostPosted: Fri May 16, 2008 7:45 pm    Post subject: Latina Going to Russia... Reply with quote

Hello! I have read your postings here about Blacks, Indians, Asians, etc... in Russia and racism and other matters against them. But what about Latin people?? I'm mixed Latin race (Portuguese/Azores and Spanish). I am told I look rather "Meditteranean" so does that mean I will "stand out" in crowds?? My bf is from southern Russia and tells me I should not be worried about anything, but after reading through some things here, I have to admit I am a bit nervous.
Do I really have anything much to be worried about??
Thanx Smile
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mister_wizzz
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Joined: 27 May 2004
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PostPosted: Fri May 16, 2008 9:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Actually the risk is that some Ruzist could take you for a Caucasian girl. Often black haired people from southern Europe can look like Georgian which is not a good thing in Russia. But I don't think you will have problems because :

- You are a girl
- you will be with your Russian boyfriend

I am myself from Spanish decent and look like Mediteranean and for this reason I decided not to go to Russia to visit a friend in Novosibirsk (a Russian friend living in France told me I look like Georgian very much Laughing ). So we agreed to choose Kiev for our meeting. Anyway my situation is not yours so don't worry, nothing wrong will happen.
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Acoreana
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PostPosted: Fri May 16, 2008 11:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Ah! Thanx for your reply..I see your point.
Um, perhaps I should have explained more of my alleged "Meditteranean" look. I have light brown hair and very fair skin. I dont have the classic dark hair and olive skin look (I couldnt get a nice tan like that even if my life depended on it) LOL!!! Very Happy So I guess to be a tiny bit safer...I should dye my hair with blonde streaks and start to appreciate my non-tannable skin!! LOL!!!
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bunker6
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Joined: 31 Jul 2008
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Location: Princeton, NJ / St. Petes, Russia

PostPosted: Thu Jul 31, 2008 8:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

There is no racism in Russia. Forget about it. And don't read that political propaganda crap.
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Vet
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Joined: 14 Sep 2008
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 15, 2008 12:19 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I thought the typical Russian has dark hair? The ones I know sure do.
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jo jo 7
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Joined: 05 Nov 2006
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Location: Louisville,Kentucky

PostPosted: Mon Sep 15, 2008 2:22 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Vet wrote:
I thought the typical Russian has dark hair? The ones I know sure do.


Yes, they do. My Russian BF has dark hair and black eyes....
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Vet
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 15, 2008 2:27 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

jo jo 7 wrote:
Vet wrote:
I thought the typical Russian has dark hair? The ones I know sure do.


Yes, they do. My Russian BF has dark hair and black eyes....


I have Russian ancestors and I have brown hair and brown eyes. I always thought light haired Russians were a minority.
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Varrah
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Location: St.-Petersburg, Russia

PostPosted: Tue Sep 23, 2008 6:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Brown hair with tendency to lighter colors is the most spread. Black hair is more seldom than blond. If we are speaking about native Russians.
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Vet
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 28, 2008 1:47 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Varrah wrote:
Brown hair with tendency to lighter colors is the most spread. Black hair is more seldom than blond. If we are speaking about native Russians.


I see you are from St Petersburg. That is where some of my ancestors are from.
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