Embassy of South Africa in Moscow, Russia; address Granatny Pereulok 1, Building 9, Moscow; phone +74959261177. Head of mission: Mr. M J Maqetuka. Plus 2…
Head of mission: Mr. M J Maqetuka, Ambassador (confirmed in the diplomatic list of South Africa, 15 Jan 2025)
Head of mission: Dr. V Borisenko, Honorary Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of South Africa, 15 Jan 2025)
Head of mission: Mr. Yuri Sivachenko, Honorary Consul (as listed in the diplomatic list of South Africa, 15 Jan 2025)
South Africa offers a diverse and vibrant cultural experience, making it an appealing destination for some Russian travelers. With 12.4 million Russians traveling abroad annually, a portion may be drawn to explore what South Africa has to offer, despite recent fluctuations in tourism.
South Africa presents a mixed safety profile for tourists, including those from Russia. According to the Global Peace Index, South Africa ranks 125th out of 160 countries, while Russia ranks lower at 154th. However, South Africa has a significantly higher murder rate at 41.9 per 100,000 people compared to Russia's 6.8. In terms of organized crime, South Africa generally scores worse than Russia in several categories, with a mafia group index of 7.0 (Russia: 4.5) and an arms trafficking score of 8.0 (Russia: 4.5). While South Africa may be safer than Russia in some aspects, the higher crime rates, particularly violent crimes, suggest that tourists should exercise caution and remain aware of their surroundings when visiting.
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