From the US State Department:
“Russia”
Do not travel to Russia due to
COVID-19. Exercise increased caution due terrorism, harassment, and the
arbitrary enforcement of local laws. The Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 3 Travel Health Notice for Russia a due to
COVID-19, indicating a high level of COVID-19 in the country. Visit the
Embassy's COVID-19 page for more information on COVID-19 in Russia. There are
restrictions in place affecting U.S. citizen entry into Russia.
Do Not Travel to: The North Caucasus, including Chechnya and Mount Elbrus, due to terrorism, kidnapping, and risk of civil unrest. Crimea due to Russia's occupation of the Ukrainian territory and abuses by its occupying authorities. Terrorist groups, transnational and local terrorist organizations, and individuals inspired by extremist ideology continue plotting possible attacks in Russia. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets/shopping malls, local government facilities, hotels, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, parks, major sporting and cultural events, educational institutions, airports, and other public areas.
U.S. citizens, including
former and current U.S. government and military personnel, who are visiting
or residing in Russia have been arbitrarily interrogated or detained by Russian
officials and may become victims of harassment, mistreatment, and extortion. For this reason, the U.S. Embassy in Moscow
has advised all U.S. government and Department of Defense personnel to consider
carefully travel to Russia. Russian officials may unreasonably delay U.S.
consular assistance to detained U.S. citizens. Russian authorities arbitrarily
enforce the law against U.S. citizen religious workers and open questionable
criminal investigations against U.S. citizens engaged in religious activity.
Russia enforces special
restrictions on dual U.S.-Russian nationals and may refuse to
acknowledge dual U.S.-Russia nationals. U.S. citizenship, including denying
U.S. consular assistance to detained dual nationals, and preventing their
departure from Russia.
Due to the Russian
government-imposed reduction on U.S. diplomatic personnel in Russia, the U.S.
government may have delayed ability to provide services to U.S. citizens,
especially in the Saint Petersburg area.
If you decide to travel to
Russia: See the U.S. Embassy's web page regarding COVID-19. Visit the CDC's
webpage on Travel and COVID-19. Monitor local media for breaking events and
adjust your plans based on news information. Stay alert in locations frequented
by Westerners. Have travel documents up to date and easily accessible. Enroll
in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it
easier to locate you in an emergency. Follow the Department of State on
Facebook and Twitter. Review the Crime and Safety Reports for Russia.
U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency
situations and a plan to contact family to let them know you are safe. Review
the Traveler's Checklist.
North Caucasus (including
Chechnya and Mount Elbrus): Do Not Travel Terrorist attacks and risk of
civil unrest continue throughout the North Caucasus region including in
Chechnya, North Ossetia, Ingushetia, Dagestan, Stavropol,
Karachayevo-Cherkessiya, and Kabardino-Balkariya. Local gangs have kidnapped
U.S. citizens and other foreigners for ransom.
There have been credible
reports of arrest, torture, and extrajudicial killing of LGBTI persons in
Chechnya allegedly conducted by Chechen regional authorities. Do not
attempt to climb Mount Elbrus, as travelers must pass close to volatile and
insecure areas of the North Caucasus region. The U.S. government is unable to
provide emergency services to U.S. citizens traveling in the North Caucasus
region, including Mount Elbrus, as U.S. government employees are prohibited
from traveling to the region. Visit our website for Travel to High-Risk Areas.
Crimea: Do Not Travel The
international community, including the United States and Ukraine, does not
recognize Russia's purported annexation of Crimea. There is extensive Russian
Federation military presence in Crimea. The Russian Federation is likely to take
further military actions in Crimea as part of its occupation of this part of
Ukraine. There are continuing abuses against foreigners and the local
population by the occupation authorities in Crimea, particularly against those
who are seen as challenging their authority on the peninsula. The U.S.
government is unable to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens traveling
in Crimea as U.S. government employees are prohibited from traveling to Crimea.
^ It’s sad to see Relations
between the USA and Russia at such a bad place. Most of that is due to Putin
and his actions across the world. ^
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