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	Create New Topic   My Posts   My forum buddies   Invite friends   Private messages Russian brides > Main Forum > travel to crimea, ukraine advise Author Post Olga Moderator send PM   block PM add to buddies Send: 8/14/2009 7:02:05 PM   One forum member asked me in private message questions on travel to Ukraine. I think this needs to be asked on the forum. so we all can help him to decide and prepare for the trip: I will be traveling to Crimea (Simferopol)in a few days to meet the lady that has captivated my heart, however I am concerned for my safety. I have traveled before but from my experience caution is always best. What things, if any should I be vigilant for? My parents, especially my father is worried that I will be kidnapped and possibly murdered (this happens much in our motherland of Mexico). Or falsely accused of committing some crime. Also, my flight to Ukraine will land in Moscow where I must change planes before I continue to Crimea. Will that be a problem? I know that if I plan to stay less than 90 days, I do not need a visa for Ukraine but Russia is a different story. However, I will be in the airport waiting for my flight connection. So will I need a visa just to walk from one plane terminal to the other? Any answers and advice will be greatly appreciated. Rag'n'Bull Member send PM   block PM add to buddies Send: 8/14/2009 7:14:05 PM   Olga, He must be American to be afraid of travelling internationally! More info needed as to transitting in Russia, presume Moscow, as per another current ongoing thread in this forum. With all due respect, speak up young man! ragingbull Member send PM   block PM add to buddies Send: 8/14/2009 7:41:37 PM   I did not see any trouble or any hints of such during my three trips to Ukraine. I was warned of the skin heads in Zaporozhye, I assume because I am not white, but I didn't see any. I did get my pocket picked out of a digital camera and a wallet of $1,000 and credit cards, but I didn't see who did it. One suspicion is the maid who cleaned the apartment. ragingbull Member send PM   block PM add to buddies Send: 8/14/2009 7:43:14 PM   My third trip was to Yalta, via Simferopol. Simferopol looks like a busy city. Again, there was no sign of trouble. Batman Member send PM   block PM add to buddies Send: 8/14/2009 8:06:53 PM   I would assume that flying from Russia to Ukraine that you wouldn't be leaving the international section of the airport and furthermore not leaving the airport. Therefore, I'd imagine that no visa is necessary. However, if you were to leave the international section of the airport (i.e., pass through customs) then yes, would need a visa. Rag'n'Bull Member send PM   block PM add to buddies Send: 8/14/2009 8:38:35 PM   Batman, Depending upon which Moscow airport it's not so straightforward! FSULover Member send PM   block PM add to buddies Send: 8/14/2009 11:19:56 PM   In SVO (Sheremetevo) most international flights arrive and leave from terminal 2. However, some flights to and from Kiev arrive to terminal C, which is on the other side of the airport. In DME (Domodedovo), international transfers are easier and may not require a visa. You should call the Russian consulate in Mexico city and ask directly to them after showing them your flight details. They are the only ones authorized to give you the right information. People on this forum would only speculate and I would not trust any of their answers regarding such a key legal issue. It is your sole responsibility to get the proper information before traveling to Russia. In my own opinion, it is a dumb idea to travel anywhere through Russia if you do not posses a valid visa. I personally would never do it. It is enough of a hassle having a visa, so I would never want to have the "local experience" by landing in Russia without a visa. Regarding your question about safety, the worst that can happen is that you behave like a dumb tourist and get taken for all your money and belongings. Kidnaps are common in South America. Extortion seems to be the "fashion du jour" in the Latin culture, but to the best of my knowledge it has not caught on in Easter Europe. People in Ukraine are usually very helpful with tourists ... but be forewarned: behave like a dumb tourist and you will be taken, especially by taxi drivers and petty thieves. To the SMART guy: you should learn to read clearly before generalizing about one culture or another. As though English people are never afraid of traveling internationally. Most times your SMART comments are uncalled for. Learn to open your mouth only when you have something useful to say. The guy clearly said: "our motherland of Mexico." If you learn to read before opening your mouth you would not look so SMART. In my opinion, your credibility has run its course. durak Member send PM   block PM add to buddies Send: 8/15/2009 12:05:54 AM   The traveler from Mexico will probably be safer in Ukraine than at home. As people have already written, losing wallet etc. is a real risk, but as far as I know, the risk of violence or false arrest is very low. It's a crazy country, but not so crazy :) When I'm there, I'm very careful about pickpockets, but otherwise I don't worry at all. I agree with bear that big cities are at least as safe as most cities around the world, but caution should be taken if going to a rural area. About changing planes in Moscow: if both flights are on the same airline, I recommend asking the airline to confirm that you can do this with a visa - their answer will be reliable. If you are changing between different airlines, I would still ask the airline of the first flight, but I would also try to check with the airport itself. Probably it's OK at DME, but I would be very careful about SVO. P.S. About false accusation - two weeks ago in Russia I was walking when I saw a banknote fall from a man walking a few meters ahead of me on the sidewalk. I had read warnings not to pick up money in such a situation: it may be a trick by someone who will accuse you of stealing their money. But I picked it up, saw it was for 5000 rubles (kind of a big amount for the average Russian), and rushed after him to return it. He spent at least half a minute telling me how grateful he was. beemer18 Member send PM   block PM add to buddies Send: 8/15/2009 3:02:27 AM   "To the SMART guy: you should learn to read clearly before generalizing about one culture or another. As though English people are never afraid of traveling internationally. Most times your SMART comments are uncalled for. Learn to open your mouth only when you have something useful to say. The guy clearly said: "our motherland of Mexico." " To be honest, I think this guy lives in US and his ancestry is from Mexico. He and his family are in tune with what happens quite often in Mexico currently. His english is much better than most from Mexico and only the very wealthy could ever even consider a trip to any part of europe. I may be wrong but just a feeling. I agree with the fact if you act or look like a tourist that will be when you are taken advantage of. Stay close to girl and I hope you arranged your itinerary and not the girl or her agency. Tenga un viaje bueno y no preocupe tanto! !!! beemer18 Member send PM   block PM add to buddies Send: 8/15/2009 3:15:40 AM   Just checked, a citizen of mexico needs visa to enter ukraine. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mexican_passport FSUlover....what did you say about reading clearly before...opening your mouth...or maybe checking validiaty before talking......maybe now you may know what "our motherland of Mexico" can mean!! :-) Who knows what country he is really from ?????? Rag'n'Bull Member send PM   block PM add to buddies Send: 8/15/2009 4:14:45 AM   FSU Lover, As has been pointed out 'motherland' doesn't indicate which nationality/passport the individual now holds, indded it doesn't indicate in which country he was born, and if I ever run in to an 'English' person, which is unlikely as there is no such nationality, then I'll ask them. ragingbull Member send PM   block PM add to buddies Send: 8/15/2009 4:29:48 PM   Beemer, are you American? Are you afraid of traveling internationally? FSULover Member send PM   block PM add to buddies Send: 8/16/2009 2:02:48 AM   Let me clarify. In my dictionary you can be a citizen of many countries, but your nationality will be only one: the one given to you by birth. Motherland refers to the place of birth, regardless of how many years you have been citizen of a new country. That is how I understand it. Regarding being English, I forgot that it feels more cool to say British. However, when England plays the World Cup, it is the "English" team and not the "British" team. The same goes for "Scottish," etc. If you feel better being called British, that is your choice, not mine. And for the record, I am American (US citizen), and I am NOT afraid to travel anywhere. In fact, I speak four languages and have lived in seven different countries, including Russia. Surprised? Then stop generalizing. FSULover Member send PM   block PM add to buddies Send: 8/16/2009 2:10:57 AM   Forgot to mention that one of those seven countries was your motherland. I lived and worked right by the Docklands, near Canary Wharf. So I speak some "English" in addition to "American." beemer18 Member send PM   block PM add to buddies Send: 8/16/2009 2:57:36 PM   "Beemer, are you American? Are you afraid of traveling internationally?" Come again, RB??? Yes, I'm red/white and blue....how about you? Geez, only been to every continent except for africa....so I must be shivering!!!!!! For FSUlover... "your nationality will be only one: the one given to you by birth" It is not 'given' to you like your 'name' is given to you. Your nationality is based on ancestry and even then it can be unclear. How about a guy whose father is german and mother is spanish and kid was born in the carribean(lived for 1 year) and now live in USA? Sounds like a nationality of 'germish' or 'spanman". My friend is curious what you would say his nationality is FSUlover? I can tell you what HE thinks his nationality is!!!!! Nothing is cut and dry..... "Motherland refers to the place of birth" On really.....my ex-wife was born in mexico, just happened her parents were on a trip...so by your interpretation her motherland is mexico yet she was there for only a couple days....I wonder if where you grew up and call home amounts to anything....hmmmmm Rag'n'Bull Member send PM   block PM add to buddies Send: 8/16/2009 3:05:48 PM   FSULover, So you've lived/worked in the sh1thole of the east end of London, hardly something to brag about one thinks? There is no 'English' football team, the football team is called 'England' and the players are of British nationality and not neccessarily born in England, much alike the players of the 'England' cricket team. But, on your logic, England football players being English, Scotland being Scottish, Wales being Welsh then what the hell nationality are the players of the Northern Ireland team, 'Northern Irish'? And just for the record the people of Northern Ireland have a choice of being of British or Irish nationality so that pisses on your theory that the country name dictates the nationality! ragingbull Member send PM   block PM add to buddies Send: 8/16/2009 3:45:57 PM   I knew that, Beemer. It's strange that you went out of your way to prove FSUlover wrong, but you didn't respond to Americans being insulted. beemer18 Member send PM   block PM add to buddies Send: 8/16/2009 4:06:16 PM   RB, I have been here long enough and know some of the personalities......I did not feel there was an insult if you did then YOU can respond. I have had my say with martin in the past. Some statements are tongue and cheek while others don't deserve a response. If I have something to say I will. Rag'n'Bull Member send PM   block PM add to buddies Send: 8/16/2009 4:41:44 PM   Aside from the dyslexic dynamo who has been insulting Americans? ragingbull Member send PM   block PM add to buddies Send: 8/16/2009 5:17:26 PM   I was told to ignore that .... It is getting increasingly difficult. Strange, Beemer, strange. If he said that in person, his fellow Britons will laugh at you. He put that on line. You didn't hear it, but they laughed. Your Reply: Your name:   New Registration Password:   Forgot password?   refresh Code:   Russian brides > Main Forum > travel to crimea, ukraine advise
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