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The U.S. State Department recommends that travelers avoid the Caucasus region of Russia, particularly Chechnya, because of continued unrest and violence.
Like other European cities, occasionally there are acts of terrorism in large Russian cities. In October 2002, terrorists seized a Moscow theater and held its audience captive for several days before Russian Special Forces stormed it. More recently, a bomb went off in the Moscow subway. Travelers should be alert for unusual behavior, unattended luggage in public areas, and other possible indicators that something out of the ordinary is in progress.
The U.S. State Department also has this important information to share:
As a visitor to Russia, be alert to your surroundings. In large cities, take the same precautions against assault, robbery, or pickpockets that you would take in any large U.S. city. Be aware that women and small children, as well as men, can be pickpockets or purse-snatchers. Persons carrying valuables in backpacks, in back pockets of pants, and in coat pockets are especially vulnerable to pickpockets. Keep your billfold in an inner front pocket, carry your purse tucked securely under your arm, and wear the shoulder strap of your camera or bag across your chest. Walk away from the curb and carry your purse away from the street. The most vulnerable areas include underground walkways and the subway, overnight trains, train stations, airports, markets, tourist attractions, restaurants, hotel rooms and residences -- even when locked or occupied. Para. Members of religious and missionary groups have been robbed by people pretending to be interested in their beliefs.
Foreigners who have been drinking alcohol are especially vulnerable to assault and robbery in or around nightclubs or bars, or on their way home. Some travelers have been drugged at bars, while others have taken strangers back to their lodgings, where they were drugged and robbed. In many cases in which a credit card was stolen, thieves used them immediately. Victims of credit card or ATM card theft should report the theft to the credit card company or bank without delay.
Robberies may occur in taxis shared with strangers. Travelers have generally found it safer to travel in groups organized by reputable tour agencies. Travelers are advised to be vigilant in bus and train stations and on public transport. Crime aboard overnight trains has occurred. On some trains, thieves have been able to open locked compartment doors. Always watch for pickpockets in these areas.
Never hitchhike or accept rides from strangers. Be wary of persons representing themselves as police or other local officials.
To avoid highway crime, travelers should try not to drive at night. Never drive alone at night. Never sleep in vehicles along the road. Do not, under any circumstances, pick up hitchhikers, who not only pose a threat to your physical safety, but also put you in danger of being arrested for unwittingly transporting narcotics or narcotics traffickers in your vehicle. Your vehicle can be confiscated if you are transporting marijuana or other narcotics.
Violent, racially motivated attacks on people of color and foreigners have become widespread in Russia. Many of these attacks target university students, particularly those of Asian and African origin, but older tourists have also been targeted. Travelers are urged to exercise caution in areas frequented by "skinhead" groups and wherever large groups have gathered. Incidents of violent crime directed against homosexual men have also been reported. Four foreign men reported to have been gay have been murdered since 1999.
It is not uncommon for Americans to become victims of harassment, mistreatment and extortion by law enforcement and other officials. Authorities are concerned about these incidents and have cooperated in investigating such cases. Try to obtain the officer’s name, badge number, and patrol car number, and note where it happened, as this information assists local officials in identifying the perpetrators. Report crimes committed against you by persons presenting themselves as police or other governmental authorities to the U.S. embassy or the nearest U.S. consulate.
Next page: What to do if your passport is stolen. Also information about sex in Russia and medical emergencies.
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Argentina Travel Help | Argentina Travel Tips & Advice | Travellerspoint U sername: P assword: R emember Me Car Hire Argentina Travel Insurance Airport Parking UK Cheap Accommodation Hotel Bookings Travellerspoint Travel Community Forums Blogs Destinations Accommodation Travel Help Reunions Tools Links Argentina Travel Help, Advice & Tips Travel Help > South America > Argentina Travel Help Ask these Travel Helpers for information about Argentina. Please remember that the Travel Helpers provide information on a volunteer basis and when they take the time to help you that a thank you is highly appreciated! aaron chan [abearc] User Profile Log in to ask aaron about Argentina I know mostly about Las Lenas and the other ski centers in Argentina Aitor U [aitor] User Profile Log in to ask Aitor about Argentina Travelled there in 2002 anna negrin [annanegrin] User Profile Log in to ask anna about Argentina All u want to know about Argentina Argo Pandis [rgo] User Profile Log in to ask Argo about Argentina Landed in Buenos Aires and from there spent loads of time in buses on the way to north :) Carla Horton [carhorton] User Profile Log in to ask Carla about Argentina I run a homestay in Buenos Aires I will be gald to assit anyone interested in immersing in the local culture.I can offer useful tips and recommendation on cultural life sightseeing , education ( I work as a Teaching assitant at Universidad de Buenos Aires). valuable information for those willing to mix with the local people and lifestyle Carolina Salas [carolina77] User Profile Log in to ask Carolina about Argentina Hi everybody! My name is Carolina and I own a Hosteria at CALAFATE-PATAGONIA (www.hosteriapsanjulian.com.ar). IF you need assistance or any question about what to do or where to stay. I´ll be happy to help! good luck.Carolina Ester Carrizo [Macachae] User Profile Log in to ask Ester about Argentina I´m and Spanish teacher, I speak also English and hebrew... I can help you with the language ,trips and acommodation... Federico Roldan [fedelelok] User Profile Log in to ask Federico about Argentina I've travel across Argentina many times. I've also travel to the north of Chile, South of Brazil. Flavia Vegezzi [flaviavc] User Profile Log in to ask Flavia about Argentina If you are planning to visit Argentina and you are looking for information about my country, feel free to contact me and I can help you to find the best place for you. Jathan Sanchez [MEXTREKKER] User Profile Log in to ask Jathan about Argentina Buenos Aires is such an amazing place to visit, don't miss it in your future travel plans. I'm Tango dancer, and knows very much about the Tango circuit in Buenos Aires. jiri janku [jirka] User Profile Log in to ask jiri about Argentina Patagonia Juan Carlos Dima [juanka] User Profile Log in to ask Juan Carlos about Argentina I run an small homestay in Buenos Aires. In last 9 years I have provided accommodation for foreigners and helping my guests to better know my city and it's people, with with up-to-date info about what to do/see in the city, to get cheap ways to improve weekends orto travel to other regions, and with tips to teach English, learn Spanish, or take cheap tango/salsa dance lessons...You can see my page at http://lodging.4all.cc Karl Fredrickson [kfredson] User Profile Log in to ask Karl about Argentina Salta is my home away from home. It has inspired me to run a very unofficial website extolling its virtues and giving some travel tips. I hope it's useful: www.saltatravel.com Leonardo Barragán [Leo_arg] User Profile Log in to ask Leonardo about Argentina Will (try to...) provide any info. Leonardo Kessler [Leonardok] User Profile Log in to ask Leonardo about Argentina How are you all?I am Leonardo Kessler. I am 30. I live in Buenos Aires.I would like to advice travellers when they come to my come to my country.I would also like to meet you here. You will absolutely have a friend here, who will give you a hand.My emails: leonardo_kessler@yahoo.com.ar lorena secchi [loreaparts] User Profile Log in to ask lorena about Argentina lodging alojamiento Luz light [luz22] User Profile Log in to ask Luz about Argentina by living in buenos aires, argentina i can help you by telling you everything i know about my beautiful city and country, from the weather to the best clubs to go dancing at night. though i probably know more about the latter...:)i d just like to be helpful, so if you have any questions, just ask me!!i ll be glad to answer them, it ll be my pleasure... have fun and be sure to enjoy your stay in argentina!!! Marco Baudoir [sinfronter] User Profile Log in to ask Marco about Argentina Advice on the Lake District and Patagonia Maria Isabel [helper] User Profile Log in to ask Maria about Argentina I can answer questions you need to know before coming i.e. distances, hotels, b&b, excursions, etc. Recommend the things I would do myself or I would recommend to my old friends. I work as a guide in the city trying to make you feel safe and comfortable.Contact you with the agencies you like and try to get a better price if it is possible.I am a teacher of English and I have taught Spanish to foreigners. I run a short and intensive course part of it given in a class setting and the rest during the visits around the city. maria... isabel [milla] User Profile Log in to ask maria... about Argentina Any trip is better if the travellers know beforehand sth about the place they are going to visit.The "where to go", the "what to see", the "how to do it" are the typical questions difficult to answer when this is their first trip. This is our commitment, to help the newcomers to have a hazzle free stay and to make them enjoy the trip since they arrive. maria... isabel [milla] User Profile Log in to ask maria... about Argentina as a first step:feel free to ask questionswe are ready to answer themmilla/ARGENTINA Niels - Amsterdam [bentivogli] User Profile Log in to ask Niels about Argentina all information about tango in Buenos Aires; private/group classes, milongas, events, websites, organisations in Europe, etc. Rob Blue [viking2000] User Profile Log in to ask Rob about Argentina Hola,I visit Buenos Aires Quite frequently and have had some amazing experiences, I’m willing assist anyone in finding some good accommodation to suggesting some great places to eat. or just some basic insight to their Culture. Any help I can offer on Buenos Aires or Patagonia let me know, Chau! Sasha Galitzki [sgalitzki] User Profile Log in to ask Sasha about Argentina I lived and studied in Buenos Aires for about half a year and completely fell in love with the city and country. I have a lot of knowledge about visiting or living in BA and about tourism country-wide. Sher Khann [SherKhann] User Profile Log in to ask Sher about Argentina Hello there. This is Sher Khann (male) from Buenos Aires - Argentina. I am a University graduate of the University of Buenos Aires. I speak English, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese. In addition, I like meeting new people and new cultures.I would like to offer my services as a tour guide and provide you with information about the City of Buenos Aires from historical, social, political, cultural and economic perspectives. I also provide tours throughout off-beat (non-touristic) places and sites. My goal is to make the traveller feel comfortable, entertained and free for the tours I provide are completely flexible. I consider a guided tour a meeting of minds for there has to be an agreement between the traveller and the tour guide to carry out the desired activities.Should you require more information about myself or about the guided tours I provide, please do not hesitate to contact me at the following email:sherkhann@online.ieYours faithfully,Sher Khann Silvina Ramos [seramos] User Profile Log in to ask Silvina about Argentina I have lived in BA all my life, so my perspective is that one of a typical inhabitant that works downtown and tries to live on a budget. I speak several languages and teach Spanish to foreigners, with a strong background in Financial & business analysis too. Valeria Micou [valemicou] User Profile Log in to ask Valeria about Argentina I live in Buenos Aires and have travelled around some places of my country. I can help with budgets and general info. Alternatively, you can also post a new thread in our active travel forums . If you specify Argentina when posting your new topic, all Travel Helpers for Argentina will be notified. For general travel information about Argentina, have a look at our Argentina Travel Guide with basic information, quick facts, members comments, photography, accommodation and Argentina links. © 2002 - 2005 Travellerspoint Travel Community | Contact | FAQ | About | Terms | Site Map