Russia is a criminal state, never forget. Ksenia Karelina, a dual U.S.-Russian citizen and L.A.-based ballet dancer, made the mistake of visiting it. She's now been sentenced to 12 years in Russian penal colony for 'high treason.' Her crime? Donating about $50 to a Ukrainian charity in the U.S. Until this authoritarian regime transforms, even if you have family there, do not risk visiting.