Q: A lot of people think that a trip to Russia or Ukraine might be dangerous. What do you think?

A: I don’t find it dangerous at all. You’ve got to have your wits about you, of course, like in any other city in the world, but this is certainly safer than New York and Los Angeles, that’s for sure. If they have any worries about that, I would say: “Of course, be on your toes, make sure you know what’s going on around you but don’t worry about coming over here, that’s for sure.”