EU citizens are welcome as tourists and I think a short trip would be safe. Italians can apply for an e-visa, it is issued in 4 days and allows you to stay in Russia for 16 days. It costs € 50.

https://electronic-visa.kdmid.ru/index_en.html

I would be happy to help you with this, and organize the trip, including picking you up at the airport. You can contact me via Facebook Messenger or Instagram Direct. There are no direct flights from Rome, changing planes will be needed, more likely in Istanbul (Turkey) or Belgrade (Serbia).