In case of emergency
Russia has a reputation as a wild and dangerous country, but for tourists most of the fear comes from unfamiliarity. A little effort to get to know the system, and the dangers, beforehand should allay most of your fears and guarantee peace of mind on holiday.
EMERGENCY NUMBERS:
All services: 112
Fire: 01
Police: 02 (For English-speakers - 164-9787)
Ambulance: 03
The level of street crime in St. Petersburg is very low, possibly due to the high police presence. Although the city's recently rebranded police force is not the friendliest in the world, travelers are not likely to have problems with them, either. »»»
If you get sick while traveling in Russia or end up involved in and accident, you will probably need to refer to a private clinic, of which there are several in St. Petersburg with English-speaking staff. »»»
Whatever the situation, if you do have serious problems during your visit to St. Petersburg, you will almost certainly need to contact the consulate of your home country. Find contact details of all consular missions in St. Petersburg here. »»»
