Embassy of Russia in Manila, Philippines; address 1245 Acacia Road, Manila; phone +6328175406. Head of mission: Mr. Marat Pavlov. Plus 1 other mission.
Head of mission: Mr. Marat Pavlov, Ambassador (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Philippines, 7 Nov 2024)
Head of mission: Ms. Armi Lopez Garcia, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Russia offers a unique blend of cultural and natural attractions that can appeal to some visitors from the Philippines. Although it receives around 6.4 million foreign tourists each year, its appeal lies in the diversity of experiences available. With 1.5 million Filipinos traveling abroad annually, a portion may find Russia an intriguing destination to explore.
Russia presents certain safety concerns for tourists from the Philippines. It ranks 30th among 40 European countries in terms of safety while walking alone at night, though specific data for the Philippines is not available for comparison. According to the Global Peace Index, Russia is ranked 154th out of 160 countries, indicating a lower safety level compared to the Philippines, which ranks 102nd. In terms of crime statistics, the murder rate in Russia is higher at 6.8 per 100,000 people, compared to the Philippines' rate of 4.4. Female murder rates also reflect this trend, with Russia at 3.3 and the Philippines at 0.8. The Global Organized Crime Index shows that while Russia has a lower score for mafia groups (4.5) compared to the Philippines (8.0), it scores worse in areas like crime networks (7.5 for Russia vs. 6.0 for the Philippines) and state crime (8.5 for Russia vs. 8.0 for the Philippines). Overall, while Russia has some safety measures in place, tourists from the Philippines should be aware of the higher crime rates and general safety concerns when considering travel.
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