{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/belarus/hrodna","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T18:22:07.691Z","place":{"city":"Hrodna","country":"Belarus","countryCode":"BY","lat":53.6758,"lon":23.82887},"safety":{"score":18,"level":"HIGH_RISK","answer":"Elevated risk — reconsider","saferThanPctOfCountries":6,"confidence":0.89,"caps":[{"max":18,"reason":"Level 4 advisory — \"Do Not Travel\""}],"databaseScore":18,"travellerSentiment":{"score":54,"label":"Negative","summary":"Older reports from 2017 and 2014 indicated a developing tourism sector, but recent news focuses heavily on political repression and detentions, suggesting a significant decline in traveler sentiment and perceived safety.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":30,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":62,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket 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seismicity","year":null,"score":100,"source":"GDACS / USGS"},{"key":"advisory","label":"Government travel advisory","value":4,"display":"Level 4 — Avoid all travel","year":null,"score":0,"source":"Government of Canada"},{"key":"research_robbery_risk","label":"Mugging & robbery risk","value":3,"display":"Moderate risk","year":null,"score":70,"source":"City Web Research"},{"key":"research_pickpocket_risk","label":"Pickpocketing & theft risk","value":3,"display":"Moderate risk","year":null,"score":70,"source":"City Web Research"},{"key":"research_sentiment_score","label":"Visitor safety sentiment","value":30,"display":"30 / 100 (Negative)","year":null,"score":30,"source":"City Web Research"}],"healthNotices":[{"level":"Alert","title":"Global Polio","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level2/global-polio"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Dengue","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/dengue-global"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Measles","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/measles-globe"}],"hazardAlerts":[],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"No, Hrodna is not safe for travelers due to severe government advisories and ongoing political instability.","summary":"Multiple governments strongly advise against all travel to Belarus, including Hrodna, due to significant political unrest and risks. While some older reports suggest Hrodna was developing its tourism sector, current conditions are overshadowed by widespread detentions, convictions for dissent, and a general atmosphere of instability.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"While specific current data for Hrodna is limited, the general crime index and concerns about violent crime in Belarus suggest a moderate risk of mugging or robbery, particularly in less populated areas or at night."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Crowdsourced data indicates a moderate level of concern regarding property crime, suggesting a risk of pickpocketing and bag-snatching in busy areas."},"safeAreas":["Old Town (Staryya Garady)"],"avoidAreas":["Areas with limited lighting or known for late-night activity may warrant extra caution."],"scams":[],"zones":[{"name":"Old Town (Staryya Garady)","level":"caution","note":"Historic center, generally safe but can be crowded, watch for pickpockets."},{"name":"Central District (Tsentralny Rayon)","level":"caution","note":"Main administrative and commercial area, exercise standard urban precautions."},{"name":"Leninsky District (Leninski Rayon)","level":"caution","note":"Residential and commercial mix, be aware of surroundings, especially at night."},{"name":"Factory District (Fabrichny Rayon)","level":"caution","note":"More industrial, exercise increased vigilance."},{"name":"Outskirts","level":"caution","note":"Areas outside the immediate city center may have less infrastructure and require more caution."}]}}