Can someone please provide a balanced opinion of whether travelling in the FSU is safe via train, taxi, bus? I read a couple of posts which may influence me to re-assess the viability of travelling; by train, in particular. And alone. Surely there are many tourists going to and between St.P and Moscow who experience no problems?
Hi!
I want to assure you that traveling by train, taxi, bus is absolutely safe. It does not much differ from traveling by these same means in your country, however, the same basic rules of safe behavior are important here as in any large city like New York or San Francisco: don’t carry much cash or valuables with you, don’t carry your wallet in your back pocket, etc. Just be careful and wise. The only problem that may arise is lack of understanding, because you don’t know Russian and it would be difficult for you to communicate, as not everyone speaks at least basic English. This is why it’ll be a little bit difficult to travel alone, without guide or interpreter.