Embassy of Russia in Ankara, Turkey; address Andrey Karlov sokağı 5, 06690; phone +903124392183. Head of mission: Mr. Alexei Erkhov. Plus 5 other missions.
Head of mission: Mr. Alexei Erkhov, Ambassador (as of 2015)
Head of mission: Mr Oleg Vasilievich Rogoza, Consul General (as of 2015)
Head of mission: Mr. Andrey Buravov, Consul General (as of 2015)
Head of mission: Mr. Sergey Vetrik, Consul General (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Turkey, 22 Nov 2024)
Head of mission: Mr. Valerii Timashov, Consul General (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Turkey, 22 Nov 2024)
Head of mission: George Johannes, Honorary Consul (as of 2015)
Russia offers a rich array of cultural and natural attractions, making it an intriguing option for Turkish travelers. While it receives around 6.4 million foreign visitors each year, its appeal lies in the diversity of experiences available. Given that 2.7 million Turks travel abroad annually, a segment of this population may find Russia to be an appealing destination.
Russia's safety for tourists from Türkiye presents a mixed picture. In terms of safety while walking alone at night, Russia is ranked 30th out of 40 countries, which is comparable to Türkiye's 31st place. However, the Global Peace Index places Russia at 154th out of 160 countries, indicating lower safety compared to Türkiye, which ranks 137th. Crime statistics reveal that Russia has a higher murder rate of 6.8 per 100,000 people, compared to Türkiye's 2.5. For female murders, the rate in Russia is 3.3, while Türkiye's is 1.0. Regarding organized crime, Russia scores better in mafia presence (4.5 vs. Türkiye's 8.0) but has similar scores for crime networks (7.5). In various crime categories, Türkiye generally shows lower indices, indicating a safer environment in comparison to Russia. Overall, while both countries have their safety challenges, Türkiye is generally perceived as safer for tourists compared to Russia based on the available statistics.
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