{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/russia/moscow","updatedAt":"2026-07-28T01:32:55.220Z","place":{"city":"Moscow","country":"Russia","countryCode":"RU","lat":55.75204,"lon":37.61781},"safety":{"score":18,"level":"HIGH_RISK","answer":"Elevated risk — reconsider","saferThanPctOfCountries":6,"confidence":0.85,"caps":[{"max":18,"reason":"Level 4 advisory — \"Do Not Travel\""}],"databaseScore":18,"travellerSentiment":{"score":48,"label":"Mostly negative","summary":"Recent traveler reports indicate visitors feel uneasy due to unpredictable police checks, limited consular assistance, and concerns over sudden escalation of security incidents.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":25,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":62,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":58,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":61,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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notices","value":null,"display":"3 global notices","year":null,"score":92,"source":"CDC Travelers' Health"},{"key":"weather","label":"Extreme weather","value":28,"display":"July: highs ~28°C · no weather extremes","year":null,"score":100,"source":"Open-Meteo"},{"key":"natural_hazards","label":"Natural hazards","value":0,"display":"No active alerts · low 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"}],"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 — Moscow is currently rated HIGH RISK and under a Level 4 'Do Not Travel' advisory.","summary":"Moscow's composite safety index is 18/100, reflecting severe constraints on institutions, rule of law, and official travel guidance; while violent crime rates are moderate, systemic risks and the geopolitical climate create a high overall danger for visitors.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Mugging is uncommon in central tourist zones but can occur in peripheral districts, especially at night; avoid poorly lit areas and keep valuables concealed"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"High","note":"Pickpocketing is prevalent in crowded metro stations, tourist attractions, and markets; keep bags closed and front-facing"},"safeAreas":["Presnensky","Yuzhnoy","Zamoskvorechye","Western Administrative Okrug"],"avoidAreas":["Krasnoselsky (high street crime and gang activity)","Eastern Administrative Okrug (documented drug markets and frequent police raids)"],"scams":["Currency exchange scams targeting tourists at airports and hotels","Overcharging in unlicensed taxis and rideshare apps","Fake police stops demanding bribes"],"zones":[{"name":"Tverskoy","level":"caution","note":"caution due to petty theft and pickpocketing near tourist sites and nightlife"},{"name":"Basmanny","level":"caution","note":"caution for late-night activity and occasional police checks"},{"name":"Presnensky","level":"safe","note":"safe residential area with low crime and good infrastructure"},{"name":"Yuzhnoy","level":"safe","note":"safe suburban district with modern housing and limited petty crime"},{"name":"Krasnoselsky","level":"avoid","note":"avoid due to high rates of street crime and documented gang activity"},{"name":"Moscow Central","level":"caution","note":"caution for crowded metro stations and tourist crowds"},{"name":"Zamoskvorechye","level":"safe","note":"safe historic district with strong police presence and low violent crime"},{"name":"Western Administrative Okrug","level":"caution","note":"caution for late-night transport hubs and occasional scams"}]}}