I've recently Returned from studying in Russian. I went after I graduated High school. Being american in Russia is hard but much harder when you are African American(or any other Race). I lived with three families. Each of which was very different. Overall my exprience was not the best but I would do it all over again. It was very eye opening and encouraging expirence. So if there is anyone out there who is interested in going to Russsia. Please share you thoughts and comments. :)