Tourism

Lotus Festival in Russia

Lotus Festival in Russia It’s time to get ready for a trip to the South of Russia, because the Lotus Festival in Kalmykia is coming soon — the main tourist holiday of the summer!

On August 9, 2025, the Lagansky District of mysterious Kalmykia will become the center of cultural, sports and gastronomic life in the South of Russia, a source in the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Kalmykia reported today. Read the rest of this entry »

Tourist flow from Russia to Abkhazia will increase

Moscow The President of the Abkhaz Union of Tourism Anna Kalyagina told NSN that the average annual increase in tourists is 6-7%, but this year the figures may improve.

Abkhazia expects the tourist flow from Russia to increase by 20% in the summer of 2025, but so far only 60% of the room stock has been booked, the President of the Abkhaz Union of Tourism Anna Kalyagina told NSN.

Direct flights to Abkhazia will appear from another region. Thus, the airline “RusLine” will open a flight program to Sukhum from Saratov from June 28. Flights will be carried out twice a week, on Mondays and Saturdays, until October 25. President Anna Kalyagina noted that the season in the region has not yet begun in full force. Read the rest of this entry »

Russian tour operators have suspended sales of tours to Iran and Israel

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Russian tour operators have suspended sales of tours to Iran and Israel

Tour operators have suspended sales of tours to Iran and Israel following the recommendation of the Ministry of Economic Development, the safety of those tourists who are in both countries is being monitored by host companies, the Russian Union of Travel Industry (RST) said on Monday.

“We are no longer selling Iran and Israel. We have a small tour group in Iran, the trip is already ending, everything is going normally, we are now organizing a transfer to Azerbaijan so they can leave for home, Read the rest of this entry »

Ambassador of Qatar visited Russia

Ambassador of Qatar visited Russia Recently the delegation of the State of Qatar headed by Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ahmed Nasser Al Thani visited the Republic of Kalmykia.

According to the press service of Roscongress, the visit took place within the framework of a study tour aimed at exploring the natural and tourist potential of the region and strengthening international cooperation in the field of environmental protection and sustainable development. Read the rest of this entry »

Moscow Launches Summer Tourism Campaign for Middle Eastern Guests

Moscow Moscow City Tourism Committee launches summer tourism campaign tailored to Middle Eastern visitors

Moscow welcomes Middle Eastern travelers to a luxurious summer of culture, nature, and celebration

The Moscow City Tourism Committee has officially announced its summer programme welcoming travelers from the Middle East, unveiling a curated series of cultural festivals, luxury experiences, and family-friendly events across the Russian capital. Designed to offer a refreshing escape from the Gulf heat, this season’s calendar highlights Moscow’s commitment to positioning itself as a premier destination for high-end tourism and cultural exploration. Read the rest of this entry »

Dagestan is strengthening its tourism potential

Dagestan The Republic of Dagestan is strengthening its tourism potential: 17 tour guides have been included in the federal register, the Ministry of Tourism and Folk Arts and Crafts of the Republic of Dagestan reported.

Every year the interest in Dagestan is growing rapidly. Tourists from all over Russia and abroad are attracted by majestic mountains, ancient fortresses, unique culture of the republic’s peoples and sincere hospitality of its inhabitants. Read the rest of this entry »

Dollar prices in Moscow hotels fell by 18%

National Travel Portal of Russia: Dollar prices in Moscow hotels fell by 18% in 2014

The average price per room (ADR) in Moscow hotels decreased by the end of 2014 in dollar terms compared to the end of 2013 by 18% to 154 dollars, in ruble terms – by 1.1% to 5.933 thousand rubles.

Moscow, Russia, January 30 Read the rest of this entry »