Embassy of Russia in Ljubljana, Slovenia; address Windischerjeva Street 3, 1000; phone +38614256875. Head of mission: H.E. Mr. Alexey Popov. Plus 5 other…
Head of mission: H.E. Mr. Alexey Popov, Ambassador (as of 2025)
Also accredited to: Sierra Leone
Head of mission: Mr Dušan Cerne, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Head of mission: Mr Matjaž Vuga, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Head of mission: Danilo Durakovic, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Russia offers a diverse array of cultural and natural attractions that can appeal to Slovenian visitors. While it receives around 6.4 million foreign tourists annually, its true charm lies in the variety of experiences available. Given that 2.1 million Slovenians travel abroad each year, a portion may find Russia an intriguing destination.
Russia presents certain safety concerns for tourists coming from Slovenia. According to safety rankings, Russia is positioned 30th out of 40 countries for safety while walking alone at night, significantly lower than Slovenia, which ranks 2nd. Additionally, the Global Peace Index places Russia at 154th out of 160 countries, compared to Slovenia's 9th place. Crime statistics further highlight these differences. The murder rate in Russia is 6.8 per 100,000 people, starkly higher than Slovenia's rate of 0.4. Female murder rates also reflect this disparity, with Slovenia at 0.6 and Russia at 3.3. In terms of organized crime, Slovenia scores better across various indices. For example, mafia groups are rated 3.0 in Slovenia versus 4.5 in Russia, and crime networks score 4.5 in Slovenia compared to 7.5 in Russia. State crime is rated 6.0 in Slovenia but 8.5 in Russia. Overall, while travel to Russia is possible, tourists should be aware of the higher safety risks compared to Slovenia.
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