Foreign Assistant: An App for Russian Citizens Abroad

Foreign Assistant is an Android app that aims to help Russian citizens abroad interact with the Russian Foreign Ministry (MFA) and stay informed about the emergency situations in the host country. The app also provides access to useful reference information about countries, Russian MFA institutions abroad, and other relevant details. The app allows users to communicate with the Crisis Center of the MFA of Russia via phone, register their stay abroad, receive emergency notifications, and view news, statements, and emergency notifications related to projected or occurred emergencies. Additionally, users can use the app to send express delivery SMS-messages about emergency situations to selected contacts. The app provides offline access to a directory of Russian diplomatic missions with addresses, phone numbers, and time of receipt. It also offers background information about foreign countries, helpful tips for traveling abroad, and rules of conduct in emergency situations. Foreign Assistant is a free app developed by Сайтсофт and falls under the Travel & Navigation category.