Rather life-asserting first post, Schatzchen!

But I agree, Russia is not safe place. But I can compare only to imaginary "perfect country" and to Czech republic.
Crimes happens then and now, and citizens of Russia (of many nationalities) do not need firearm to kill someone.
Japanese Tourist Killed in Siberia | Crime | RIA Novosti

Still I think you should be Ok with probability of 99.9%
And it's very good idea to wander with a familiar native citizen. You unlikely will find many wolfs in sheep clothing, most nice-looking men are really nice. Animals look like animals.