Black lives matter: history of racism in Russia

Enslaved African people had been part of Portuguese, Spanish, French and British history across the Americas since the 16th century, but how have Black people been treated in Russia? Has living in Russia been a blessing or a curse for those of African origin? Have they faced racism or acceptance and how have attitudes changed since the time of the Tsars through to the Soviet Union and up until today? Watch our mini-documentary about being Black in Russia, cultural diversity, and remember that all lives matter.
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