Country Brief
Russia
Sex work is an administrative offence with small fines; pimping is a serious criminal offence. LGBT+ criminalisation since 2023.
Legal model
Illegal (administrative offence)
Risk level
High
Currency
Russian Rouble (RUB)
Languages
Russian; limited English
Emergency
112 / 102 police
AOC / SW min
16 / 18
1-Hour Session Pricing (Indicative)
Budget
RUB 4,000 (USD 45)
Typical
RUB 10,000–30,000 (USD 110–330)
Premium
RUB 60,000+ (USD 660+)
Key Areas
- Moscow — Tverskaya area; central apartment-based scene
- St. Petersburg — Nevsky Prospekt; canal-side districts
Top Safety Notes
- FCDO advises against all travel; arbitrary detention risk
- Sanctions complications for cards/banking
- LGBT+ "extremism" law applies — apps risky
Essential Phrases
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Last verified April 2026. Print to PDF for offline reference. Full country guide: /regions/russia.
Source: worldadultguide.com/regions/russia/brief — verified April 2026