St. Petersburg - Post Report Question and Answers
Are there problems with ethnic, race/racial minorities or religious prejudices? Gender equality?
Darker-skinned people may face some discrimination. It is a more patriarchal society. First-hand, I have not experienced any issues and feel quite safe walking around the city center by myself. - Apr 2017
If you're in any way different, you will be stared at, but I think this being the tourist destination that it is, helps. - Feb 2016
People with darker skin color have experienced prejudices by Russian extremists and police. - Aug 2011