Russia Remains Safe for Tourists Despite Regional Conflicts, Ambassador Says

Russia’s ambassador to Indonesia is urging Indonesians not to worry about traveling to Russia, saying daily life in Moscow remains normal despite conflicts in nearby regions.

Sergei Tolchenov said Moscow’s security situation had not disrupted cooperation, including tourism. He added that Indonesian tourists, businesspeople and government officials had expressed surprise at how safe and ordinary the capital felt. He also cited two Indonesian women who had recently completed a summer program in the Krasnodar region near the Black Sea. “They said they were very happy when they were there,” he said.

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The situation in Moscow is proceeding as usual, normal, and there are no security issues. Our cooperation has not been disrupted, even in the tourism sector.

Indonesian interest in Russian cultural activities remains visible, Tolchenov said, with about 80 Indonesian young people due to attend an international youth festival in Yekaterinburg. He offered the reassurance as Moscow seeks to maintain tourism links with Indonesia.

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They said they were very happy when they were there.

Maria Pasuginova, who heads Moscow Tourism’s department for Asian, Commonwealth of Independent States and Latin American affairs, said the city was working to improve its appeal to Muslim travelers. “Moscow is developing a Muslim-friendly environment, including for Indonesian tourists, and we are working hard to increase the number of restaurants and hotels that can cater well to Muslim tourists,” she said.

The number of Indonesian tourists visiting Moscow reached 3,600 in the first half of 2026, a 12% increase from the same period in 2025. Moscow recorded 7,500 Indonesian visitors during 2025.

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Moscow is developing a Muslim-friendly environment, including for Indonesian tourists, and we are working hard to increase the number of restaurants and hotels that can cater well to Muslim tourists.