Question by James: Which Moscow neighbourhoods should a western visitor avoid?
There are dangerous areas to every city, which parts of Moscow should I stay out of when I’m on a business trip?
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Answer by Kenneth
might want to stay in the tourist areas if you are a dumb coward.
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FT says
I had a job that took me all over the city and I personally don't think Moscow has any no-go areas.
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I lived in the more industrial southern suburbs without a single problem.
Deepak says
I do not know any especially bad places in Moscow, but I know that it may be dangerous in the cities just outside of Moscow and in suburban trains – elektrichka – during the evening or night. If you stay in the center, everything should be ok. Regarding Moscow areas, I wouldn't recommend you to go to south-east and south suburb areas, because I heard about some problems there (not for foreigners though).
If you are afraid of skinheads, try to avoid places like heavy music shops and markets. Also, try to avoid empty streets and empty metro trains. Also, Arbat street in the night may be slightly dangerous, especially the dark side lanes. Otherwise, center is quite safe, especially the area around Tverskaya street.
Russian people are used to see people of Asian origins, but it's better to be cautious anyway — there are a few fools around, unfortunately.