Dozens of Aussies have applied to move to Russia. But immigrating can backfire
www.abc.net.au
Some were fleeing wokeness. Others said they were sick of racism. But for Westerners seeking a better life in Russia, things can backfire — badly.

She moved to Moscow from Miami in 2019 — before Mr Putin’s new scheme was introduced — seeking to escape racism in the United States.

Earlier this month, the Black woman took to social media with a bloodied face, saying she’d been attacked by bigoted neighbours

In a video uploaded on Instagram this month, Ms Villa says her neighbours changed the locks to her apartment and cut off her electricity.

A 2021 report by Amnesty International said “violent racism” was “out of control” in Russia.

It said attacks, including killings, were reported with “shocking regularity” and that “anyone who does not look typically Russian” was at risk.

Also talks of the Texas family posted elsewhere in here. Still alive … Apparently.

  • finitebanjo@lemmy.worldEnglish
    531·
    5 days ago

    Honestly, the best thing Tucker Carlson ever did was convince some dumbasses to move to Russia.

    • HeyJoe@lemmy.worldEnglish
      5·
      5 days ago

      Sadly, I don’t think many actually did. I remember the article about the giy being drafted and it said they moved based off another group recruiting people and they were only like 1 family of 2 or 3 to do so and it was a complete failure. I wish they all left.