Embassy of Russia in Amman, Jordan; address Zahran St. 22, Amman; phone +96264641158. Head of mission: Mr Gleb Desyatnikov.
Head of mission: Mr Gleb Desyatnikov, Ambassador (as of 2015)
Russia offers a diverse range of cultural and natural attractions, making it an intriguing option for some Jordanian travelers. With around 800,000 Jordanians traveling abroad annually, a portion may find Russia appealing among their travel choices, despite the country's annual influx of 6.4 million foreign visitors.
Russia presents certain safety concerns for tourists from Jordan. According to safety rankings, Russia is 30th among 40 European countries for safety while walking alone at night, but specific data for Jordan is not available. The Global Peace Index ranks Russia 154th out of 160 countries, indicating it is less safe than Jordan, which ranks 65th. In terms of crime statistics, the murder rate in Russia is significantly higher at 6.8 per 100,000 people compared to Jordan's 1.0. For female murders, the rates are 3.3 in Russia versus 0.6 in Jordan. The Global Organized Crime Index also highlights concerns, with Russia scoring worse in various categories, such as mafia groups (4.5), crime networks (7.5), and state crime (8.5), compared to Jordan's scores of 1.5, 7.0, and 6.5 respectively. Overall, while tourists can visit Russia, they should be aware of the higher crime rates and safety concerns compared to Jordan.
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