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Canada's Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade isn't too keen on Chechnya right now either: http://www.voyage.gc.ca/countries_pa....asp?id=249000

OFFICIAL WARNING: Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada advises against all travel to the republics of Chechnya, Ingushetia, and Dagestan as well as to the republics of Karachai-Cherkessia, Kabardino-Balkaria (including the Mount Elbrus region), and North Ossetia, and the regions of Budyonnosky, Levokumsky, Neftekumsky, Stepnovsky and Kurski, part of the district of Stavropol Krai. Canadians in these areas should leave. Canadians contemplating travel in these areas despite this warning are taking serious and unwarranted risks. The ability of the Embassy of Canada in Moscow to render assistance is severely limited or non-existent.

Since the beginning of summer 2009, these regions of the North Caucasus have witnessed a new rise in terrorist attacks. Suicide bombings occur on a regular basis, mostly in the republics of Chechnya, Dagestan and Ingushetia. Targeted assassinations have also taken place. The security situation continues to be unstable and dangerous. Unexploded mines and munitions are widespread. Kidnapping for ransom is also common.

As a result of the 2008 conflict in Georgia, ongoing tensions remain in regions bordering this country, which may have an impact on the security situation in the republics of Karachai-Cherkessia, Kabardino-Balkaria and North Ossetia. The main border crossing is currently closed, and traversing at other crossing points is uncertain.