She is a friend who lives in Moscow (works in a restaurant there), but fears for her life.

She has no parents. her father died in Afghanistan in 1979 (he was a soldier), and her Mother died 2 years ago in a fire. Her step-father is an alcoholic and he wants to kill her. He lives in the Lake Seliger area, but he writes death threats by email to her.

She only has a few friends (I am one of them). There is no women's shelter for her to go to.

I have read on the Internet that Canada has been known to accept women who were abused by former husbands and family members.

Should I have her go to the Canaidian Embassy and request Humanitarian Asylum?

I would qualify to provide TES (Tempeory Emergency Shelter) for her in Canada.

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Gosh, Jenya, I really have no idea what to do in this situation. I'd definitely start with the Canadian assembly and go from there.

Best of luck.

Gosh, Jenya, I really have no idea what to do in this situation. I'd definitely start with the Canadian assembly and go from there.

Best of luck.

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I'm running out of ideas. She hides at another friends apartment.

I don't know. Clearly something has got to happen soon. You seem to have a good idea of where to start. Action.

I don't know. Clearly something has got to happen soon. You seem to have a good idea of where to start. Action.

I've been on the phone yesterday with her for 8 hours, Max. I think she is not only ashamed, but scared. She cannot speak English.