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 WARNING: The North Caucasus remains extremely dangerous and is emphatically NOT safe for tourists. Certain regions - particularly Chechnya, Ingushetia and Dagestan - are considered war zones. Most governments advise against all travel to these regions. If you must go, please see War zone safety and the "Stay Safe" section below. |
The North Caucasus is a region of the Caucasus located in Southern Russia, bordering Georgia to the south and Krasnodar Krai, Stavropol Krai, and Kalmykia to the north. Unfortunately, while this should be one of the world's most exotic and thrilling destinations, it is currently very dangerous and inadvisable to visit due to extremely high levels of corruption and criminal and political violence. Potential visitors should consider getting a taste of the North Caucasus in a safer area, such as Northern Georgia, Northern Azerbaijan or in the south of Krasnodar Krai around Sochi and Krasnaya Polyana. These regions are primilarily home to rather poor Muslim territories. Also, North Caucasus is home to Russia's most lawless regions.