US ballerina detained in Russia ‘reading law books’: Boyfriend
As a Russian living in Europe, I can’t help but shake my head at the news of a US ballerina with dual citizenship being detained in Russia. The comments circulating about her situation highlight a stark reality – Russia is not a safe place for Americans, especially now. The warnings from the State Department are there for a reason, yet some individuals still choose to ignore them and find themselves in troubling situations.
The idea of reading law books in hopes of finding a way out of a Russian jail is unfortunately futile. The judicial system in Russia is intertwined with the dictatorship, making it nearly impossible to navigate the legal landscape in a fair and just manner.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker