Embassy of Russia in Bern, Switzerland; address Brunnadernrain 37, 3006, Bern; phone +41313520566. Head of mission: Mr. Sergey Viktorovich Garmonin. Plus 3…
Head of mission: Mr. Sergey Viktorovich Garmonin, Ambassador (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Switzerland, 25 Oct 2024)
Also accredited to: Liechtenstein
Head of mission: Mr. Alexey Dorovskikh, Consul General (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Switzerland, 25 Oct 2024)
Head of mission: Dr. Frederik Dag Arfst Paulsen, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Head of mission: Karl Alexander Eckstein, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Russia offers a unique blend of cultural and natural attractions that can appeal to Swiss travelers. While it attracts around 6.4 million foreign visitors annually, its appeal lies in the diversity of experiences available. Among the 6.1 million Swiss who travel abroad each year, a portion may find Russia an intriguing destination worth exploring.
Russia presents certain safety concerns for tourists from Switzerland. In terms of safety while walking alone at night, Russia ranks 30th out of 40 countries, significantly lower than Switzerland, which ranks 7th. The Global Peace Index also highlights this disparity, with Russia at 154th out of 160 countries compared to Switzerland's 6th place. Crime statistics further illustrate the differences: Russia has a murder rate of 6.8 per 100,000 people, whereas Switzerland's rate is just 0.5. For female murders, the rates are 3.3 in Russia and 0.6 in Switzerland. Regarding organized crime, both countries score similarly on mafia presence (4.5), but Russia has higher indices for crime networks (7.5), state crime (8.5), and human trafficking (6.5). Overall, while travel to Russia is possible, tourists should remain aware of these safety statistics and take necessary precautions.
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