Embassy of Russia in Caracas, Venezuela; address Las Lomas Street Quinta Soyuz, Caracas; phone +582129934395. Head of mission: Mr. Sergey Mélik-Bagdasárov.
Head of mission: Mr. Sergey Mélik-Bagdasárov, Ambassador (as of 2015)
Russia offers a unique blend of cultural and natural attractions that can appeal to Venezuelan visitors. With around 1.1 million Venezuelans traveling abroad each year, a portion may find Russia an intriguing destination among the 6.4 million foreign tourists it receives annually.
Russia presents a mixed safety profile for tourists from Venezuela. According to safety rankings, Russia is 30th out of 40 European countries regarding safety while walking alone at night, but it ranks lower globally, at 154th out of 160 countries on the Global Peace Index, compared to Venezuela's 140th position. In terms of crime rates, Russia has a lower murder rate of 6.8 per 100,000 people, compared to Venezuela's 19.3. However, organized crime indices indicate that Venezuela faces significant challenges, particularly with mafia groups and state crime, scoring worse than Russia in several categories. Overall, while Russia may be safer in terms of murder rates, the broader context of crime and safety should be considered by Venezuelan tourists planning to visit.
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