近期，俄羅斯宣布對中國遊客開放免簽政策，引發大量中國遊客赴俄旅行的潮流。然而，在不少人的實際經歷中，這種政策帶來的便利並未轉化為順利、安全的旅遊體驗，反而出現多起中國遊客遭遇當地執法人員敲詐與威脅的事件。據報導，部分中國遊客在抵達俄羅斯後的第一晚就遭到所謂「黑警」的盤查與威脅，其中的操作方式令人震驚：遊客被要求出示身份證件，警察以落地簽問題為由將其拉到囚車旁，威脅若不配合將面臨監禁與高額罰款。當遊客的親屬嘗試向警察講解相關法律時，得到的卻是嘲諷與戲謔，甚至警察以拳頭比劃施壓，情況極具威脅性。

在另一個案例中，黑警索要現金三萬元盧布，當遊客拒絕支付時，他們被帶上囚車。即便只是理論上與警察爭辯的舅舅，也因為被懷疑護照造假而一併被帶上車，並威脅遣返。最終，兩名中國遊客被押至警局，警察要求支付一萬五千盧布，但經過談判後砍價至八千盧布，款項直接打入警察的私人賬戶，沒有任何正式罰單或收據。整個過程以警察一句「一表人才」的簡單評語結束，但對遊客而言，這段經歷無疑是充滿恐懼和無奈的。

類似經歷並非孤例。例如知名博主老楊的親身經歷也引發廣泛關注：他在俄羅斯僅因詢問路線，被警察視作潛在敲詐目標。當地警車並非提供協助，而是不斷追問老楊是否持有歐元或美元，儘管他如實表示僅持有人民幣與俄羅斯盧布，但對警察而言，這兩種貨幣並不具吸引力，追問仍然持續。即便老楊在言語上強調中俄友好，警察仍將中國遊客視作好欺負且財力雄厚的對象，把人當作「行走的肥羊」。這種現象凸顯部分中國遊客在俄羅斯遭遇的不公與風險。

基於這些案例，有幾個值得關注的現象。首先，近期不少媒體報導渲染俄羅斯成為中國遊客的新寵，甚至宣稱取代日本。然而，這類報導缺乏數據支撐，最終被證實不實。與此同時，對於中國遊客在俄羅斯遭遇黑警敲詐、威脅甚至強迫支付現金的真實案例，卻少有媒體報導，這反映出媒體在製造「人氣話題」時，對負面現實的選擇性忽視。其次，網路上以胡錫進為代表的所謂「俄粉」，經常對俄羅斯美好景象大加讚揚，但很少有身體力行去親自體驗、去檢視現實中存在的安全與法律風險。免簽政策固然提供了出行便利，但對普通遊客而言，對當地執法環境的陌生與潛在風險仍需充分認識與警惕。

整體而言，俄羅斯對中國開放免簽政策雖在表面上促進中俄人員往來，但伴隨而來的安全與法律風險不容忽視。中國遊客在異國他鄉遭遇敲詐、恐嚇甚至人身威脅的案例，提醒社會在報導旅遊熱潮時，也應平衡呈現真實風險，並促進遊客對海外旅遊安全的充分認知與防範。

Recently, Russia announced a visa-free policy for Chinese tourists, sparking a wave of travel from China. However, for many travelers, the convenience of this policy has not translated into safe or smooth experiences. Instead, numerous cases have emerged in which Chinese tourists reportedly faced extortion and intimidation from local law enforcement officers. According to reports, some travelers were targeted on their very first night in Russia by so-called “corrupt police.” The incidents involved routine identity checks escalating into threats: tourists were accused of issues with their landing visas, pulled to the side near police vehicles, and threatened with imprisonment and exorbitant fines. When relatives tried to explain legal protections to the officers, they were met with ridicule and mockery, including gestures of physical intimidation such as punching motions toward the tourist’s abdomen.

In another case, officers demanded 30,000 rubles from a tourist. When the tourist refused, both he and his uncle—who had merely argued with the police—were forced into a police vehicle under the pretext that their passports might be fake and they were to be deported. Ultimately, two Chinese tourists were taken to the police station, where officers demanded 15,000 rubles. After bargaining, the amount was reduced to 8,000 rubles and paid directly into a police officer’s private account, without any official fine or receipt being issued. The ordeal ended with a dismissive remark from the police, yet the experience left the tourists shaken and frustrated.

Such experiences are not isolated. For instance, well-known blogger Lao Yang shared a personal encounter in which simply asking a passing car for directions led to him being treated as a potential target for extortion. Local police arrived, not to assist, but to repeatedly ask whether he had euros or U.S. dollars. Even though he explained he only had Chinese yuan and Russian rubles, the officers persisted, showing disregard for his statements about the friendly relations between China and Russia. In their eyes, Chinese tourists were viewed as easy to exploit and wealthy, mere “walking cash cows.” These incidents underscore the risks and unfair treatment some Chinese travelers face in Russia.

Several issues emerge from these cases. First, recent media reports have exaggerated Russia as the new favorite destination for Chinese tourists, even claiming it has overtaken Japan. Yet these reports lack supporting data and have been proven inaccurate. Meanwhile, the real experiences of Chinese tourists being extorted or threatened by corrupt police have received little coverage, reflecting selective media reporting that prioritizes creating hype over presenting reality. Second, online commentators, such as those following Hu Xijin, often praise Russia’s attractions, yet rarely personally verify the actual safety conditions. While visa-free access makes travel more convenient, ordinary tourists remain vulnerable to unfamiliar legal environments and potential hazards.

Overall, while Russia’s visa-free policy for Chinese tourists has superficially promoted travel between the two countries, it also carries significant safety and legal risks. Reports of extortion, intimidation, and threats against Chinese travelers serve as a reminder that media coverage of tourism trends should balance enthusiasm with honest reporting of potential dangers, helping tourists better understand and prepare for the real risks of traveling abroad.