{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/russia/vladivostok","updatedAt":"2026-09-12T19:39:39.636Z","place":{"city":"Vladivostok","country":"Russia","countryCode":"RU","lat":43.10562,"lon":131.87354},"safety":{"score":18,"level":"HIGH_RISK","answer":"Elevated risk — reconsider","saferThanPctOfCountries":6,"confidence":0.91,"caps":[{"max":18,"reason":"Level 4 advisory — \"Do Not Travel\""}],"databaseScore":18,"travellerSentiment":{"score":55,"label":"Mixed","summary":"Recent traveler reports indicate mixed feelings about safety: while some note low violent crime against foreigners, many express unease due to geopolitical tensions, arbitrary enforcement, and limited freedom of movement.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":45,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":62,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket 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Official advisories from the U.S., UK, and Canada uniformly advise against all travel to Russia, overriding any localized safety assessments.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Mugging and armed robbery pose a moderate risk, particularly at night in poorly lit areas or near transport hubs."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"High","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching are high risk in crowded places such as Vladivostok railway station, markets, and nightlife districts."},"safeAreas":["Sportivnaya Harbor Area","Russky Island","Patrokli Area (near Golden Horn Bridge)"],"avoidAreas":["Zarya District (industrial zone with higher robbery/mugging risk)","Bolshoi Kamen (northern industrial suburb with poor lighting and patrols)"],"scams":["Taxi overcharging near transport hubs","Pickpocketing and bag-snatching in crowded areas like train stations and markets","Unofficial currency exchange scams targeting foreigners"],"zones":[{"name":"Tsentralny District (Central)","level":"caution","note":"City center with attractions but elevated pickpocketing risk in crowded areas and transport hubs"},{"name":"Sportivnaya Harbor Area","level":"safe","note":"Well-patrolled waterfront promenade popular with locals and tourists, low violent crime"},{"name":"Russky Island","level":"safe","note":"Home to university and military facilities; generally secure but avoid restricted zones near naval bases"},{"name":"Zarya District","level":"avoid","note":"Industrial area with higher rates of robbery and mugging, especially after dark"},{"name":"Pervaya Rechka","level":"caution","note":"Residential area with moderate petty theft; exercise caution on public transport and at night"},{"name":"Lugovoy District","level":"caution","note":"Mixed-use area near transport links; watch for pickpocketing around markets and stations"},{"name":"Bolshoi Kamen","level":"avoid","note":"Northern industrial suburb with limited lighting and infrequent patrols; higher mugging risk"},{"name":"Patrokli Area (near Golden Horn Bridge)","level":"safe","note":"Tourist-friendly zone with good lighting and regular police presence; standard precautions advised"}]}}