Is Russia Safe for First-Time Travelers?
Safety Scores / Russia
Travel verdict: Do Not Travel. The scores and risks below say why.
Key Risks
- ACTIVE WAR: Russia is conducting a full-scale war against Ukraine
- Risk of arbitrary detention of foreign nationals; dual citizens especially at risk
- Western sanctions severely restrict banking and travel logistics
- LGBTQ+ activities criminalized; "extremism" laws used against dissent
Travel Verdict: Do Not Travel
Most Western governments advise against all travel to Russia; risk of detention is real
Healthcare quality varies widely; Western-standard care is limited and hard to access
SWIFT banking disconnected; international cards do not work; cash-only
Emergency: 112
Latest for Russia
Updates for Russia will appear here as they are published. Every update cites official sources, so you can plan on it.