Another reason why is because in America theres a larger crime and murder rate than in Russia.....thats why most people don't like telling people on the internet what their gender is because if your a girl and tell a guy that is a murder.......one wrong mistake and tell to much about yourself....your dead.......they track you down and kill you....it's so dangerous that you have to be very aware of the people around you when your walking even anywhere alone or with a friend...it's on the news everyday that someone neither goes missing or is found dead somewhere..it's very sad..that's one of the reasons why I want to learn Russian and travel to Russia so me and my family can be safe....