Is Irkutsk safe for solo female travelers?

Irkutsk is a relatively safe city for female travelers, but you still need to take standard precautions. While crime rates are not particularly high, petty crime such as pickpocketing does occur, especially in crowded areas and public transportation. During the night, it's better to avoid poorly lit and deserted areas. The locals are friendly and helpful, but language barrier can be an issue as not many people speak English.

Safety rating

3.5 /5

Based on our research and crime data

Irkutsk is currently ranked #14 safest place in Russia for solo female travellers, with an overall safety rating of 3 out of 5. . Check the full ranking.

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How safe is Irkutsk for women?

You can walk everywhere at any time and it will be safe. It's safe to leave your phone somewhere. It's safe to ask a stranger for something. It's safe to ask for help. It's safe to dress as you want to

Posted: February 5, 2025

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Nataly

Irkutsk is a safe city. People are kind, they will always help if help is needed. The city is one hour's drive from the deepest and cleanest lake in the world, Lake Baikal. No, we don't have bears walking down the street and we don't drink vodka every day😅

Posted: June 8, 2024

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Hospitality Exchange in Irkutsk

Eva

Irkutsk

Can host for:

3 days

About me

I'm a student. I'm an enthusiastic traveller. I am very sociable and kind. I can make you laugh so much and I can do this in a minute. I can talk to any stranger. I love deep conversations. I love not deep conversations. I love people. I love to meet new people. I love life. 🌹

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Маша

Irkutsk

Can host for:

3 days

About me

Hi, Im Mari or Masha, living in Irkutsk, Russia, but I go to tattoos in other countries, I also work as a sommelier) it will be great to find new acquaintances If you have ever dreamed of seeing Baikal, I will be glad to receive you)

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Expats in Irkutsk

Pauline

Irkutsk

About me

Hiii! my name is Pauline (or Polina) and I love to travel since I was a child. My first trip abroad was to Greece when I was 2.5 years old, but I don't remember anything, of course😅. Then my second trip was to China when I was 11. I travel a lot with my mom and also see my older sister who lives abroad with her family:3 My big dream is to move abroad from Russia. Thanks for reading! I hope you have a nice day, girls!🪴

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Irkutsk

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