Israeli Citizens can visit Russia without a Visa, Americans need a Visa (Especially noteworthy since Aeroflot has cheap airfares to Israel, but American are not allowed to leave the airport without a Visa, Israelis can.
At least 2 famous people tried to flee US courts and make Aliyah , Meyer Lansky and Crazy Eddie Antar. Both were shipped back to the US for prosecution. Meyer Lansky was aquitted and Crazy Eddie Antar went to Jail