Many Russian students in Australia have been wary of speaking publicly since the invasion of Ukraine but those who are willing to talk say Moscow's decision has had many consequences.
abc.net.au/news/russian-students-in-australia-ukraine-war/102172504Russian student Ruslan fiercely opposes the invasion of Ukraine and was threatened with arrest after attending three anti-war protests in Moscow.After coming here as a tourist last year, he decided to enrol in a Master of Creative Arts at Deakin University, based on a friend's recommendation.
Those who were willing to talk to the ABC said they had been impacted by Moscow's decision to invade Ukraine in a variety of ways. Aleksandra — a PhD student at the University of Melbourne who also only wanted to be referred to by her first name — said she was surprised to hear what had happened to Ruslan, because her experience in Australia was so different.
Despite their feelings of unease, both Aleksandra and Maria said the Australian public defied their expectations and apprehensions of being discriminated against.
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