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From June 30 to July 6, the opening hours of the National Center “Russia” in Moscow will change

Monday, June 30, is a weekly technical day intended for a thorough inspection and general cleaning of all premises so that visitors’ stay in the space of the National Center “Russia” is as comfortable and safe as possible.

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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 »

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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 »

Cosmos Hotel Group, Russia’s leading federal hotel operator, and the Abrau-Durso Group of Companies, the leader of the Russian sparkling wine market, announce the implementation of the first joint project within the framework of a partnership concluded in October 2024. The starting point was the Abrau Club room at Cosmos Omsk Hotel 4*. Read the rest of this entry »

Russia. A four-star hotel with 70 rooms has opened not far from the Dargav Gorge in North Ossetia, thanks to the wisdom of the local government.
The new hotel in North Ossetia is operated by Cosmos Hotel Group.

“Cosmos Vladikavkaz La Vallee is the first chain hotel in North Ossetia under the management and brand of the federal hotel operator. It is located just 5 minutes away from the famous Dargav necropolis and 20 minutes away from Midagrabi Valley with one of the highest waterfalls in Europe. The hotel has 70 rooms of different categories, including rooms with barrier-free environment. There is also a spa with a swimming pool, sauna, hammam and gym, two restaurants of Caucasian and European cuisine on the territory,” the hotel operator’s press service said. Read the rest of this entry »

Registration for Let’s Travel! International Tourism Forum now open to media

Representatives of the media and blogosphere will be able to register online from 27 May to 9 June 2025 for the Let’s Travel! International Tourism Forum, scheduled for 10–15 June in Moscow.
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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 »

Tourism is an important part of the economy of any region. In Udmurtia they have decided to rely on authenticity and emotions to attract tourists. In the republic you can attend a ball of the XIX century, become a participant of an ancient rite or try dumplings with a dozen fillings – and all this within one region.
What is Udmurtia attractive, what routes does it offer to its guests? Read the rest of this entry »

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 »

Statistics about tourism in Russia

Here are some of the most current statistics available and the time of publication about tourism in Russia:

• In 2019, Russia welcomed approximately 24 million international tourists, generating $11.4 billion in tourism revenue. (Source: World Tourism Organization)
• The top five source countries for international tourists to Russia in 2019 were China, Germany, South Korea, the United States, and Finland. (Source: Federal Agency for Tourism of the Russian Federation)
• Domestic tourism is also significant in Russia, with over 70 million trips taken by Russians within their own country in 2019. (Source: Federal Agency for Tourism of the Russian Federation)
• Moscow and St. Petersburg are the two most popular destinations for both international and domestic tourists in Russia. (Source: Federal Agency for Tourism of the Russian Federation)
• In 2019, tourism accounted for approximately 3.5% of Russia’s GDP. (Source: World Travel and Tourism Council)
• The tourism industry in Russia provides employment for approximately 4 million people. (Source: Federal Agency for Tourism of the Russian Federation)
• Russia has over 57,000 hotels and other accommodation options, with a total of over 1.6 million rooms. (Source: Federal Agency for Tourism of the Russian Federation)
• The majority of international tourists to Russia visit for leisure purposes, with business travel and visiting friends and relatives also common reasons for travel. (Source: Federal Agency for Tourism of the Russian Federation)
• The most popular time to visit Russia is during the summer months of June to August, although winter tourism is also growing in popularity due to the country’s winter sports offerings. (Source: Federal Agency for Tourism of the Russian Federation)

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