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Travelers With Canceled Trips to Middle East to Receive Refunds, PM Mishustin Says

Mikhail Mishustin signed a decree directing travel companies to use cash in their liability reserves to ensure consumer refunds for trips to 10 Middle...

Russian Tour Operators Lose $37M in First 10 Days of Middle East War, Industry Group Says

The industry’s biggest financial blow may still lie ahead as tour operators prepare to refund customers for canceled trips.

Over 150 Russian Tourists Stuck on Cruise Ship in Qatar as Middle East War Rages

Passengers described days of anxiety as they received little clarity or assistance from either the cruise operator or the Russian Embassy in Qatar.

Russia’s Consulate in Dubai Calls Stranded Travelers ‘Orphans’ and ‘Anti-Social’

What appeared to be an AI-generated infographic refers to tourists stuck without money as “orphans or anti-social people with no friends or acquaintances...

Ukrainian Drone Attacks, Rising Airfares Dent Demand for Sochi Trips – Kommersant

Interest in trips to one of Russia’s most popular domestic holiday destinations dropped by 30% year-on-year in February 2026.

Thousands of Tourists Stuck at Lake Baikal as Ice Road Conditions Remain Hazardous

Regional authorities said ice roads leading up to Olkhon Island remain unstable and dangerous to traverse by car.

Russians Spend Nearly $50Bln on Foreign Travel as Stronger Ruble Fuels Outbound Boom

Turkey, the UAE, Egypt, China and Thailand were the most popular destinations.

Japan Opens New Visa Centers in Moscow and St. Petersburg

A record number of Russians visited Japan in 2025, as travelers look for alternatives to Europe and other Western destinations.

As Visa-Free Chinese Tourism Begins, Russians Reluctantly Welcome the Influx

The return of tourists from China is being welcomed by Russia’s struggling tourism industry even as it revives familiar frictions with locals.

Putin Signs Order Granting Visa-Free Entry to Chinese Travelers

The measure, which runs through Sept. 14, 2026, allows Chinese citizens to enter Russia without a visa for up to 30 days for tourism or work.

Chinese Travel Bookings to Russia Surge Amid Visa-Free Talks and Japan Tensions

Hotel reservations for Chinese travelers in December are already up around 50% compared with the same period last year, according to market researchers...

Japan Sees Record Number of Russian Tourists in 2025

The surge comes as Russian travelers look for alternatives to Europe and other Western destinations, which have become increasingly difficult to access...

Chinese Nationals Will Soon Be Able to Visit Russia Visa-Free, Putin Says

Moscow previously said it would lift visa restrictions for Chinese nationals after Beijing granted Russians visa-free travel for up to 30 days.

Regions Calling: Russia’s Tourism Reshuffle, Nationwide Elections and More

We look at where and how Russians chose to spend their summer holidays — decisions that offer important clues for the public mood and the economy.

China to Allow Visa-Free Travel for Russians in One-Year Trial

Russians will be able to enter China without a visa for business, tourism, family visits or educational exchanges, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman...

Oil Spill Cripples Tourism in Russia’s Black Sea Resort of Anapa

According to regional officials, only 24,000 tourists visited Anapa in July compared to 100,000 during the same period last year.

Sun, Sea and the Russian Flag: Inside Vacation Season on the Beaches of Occupied Ukraine

Russia is promoting summer getaways to occupied seaside towns as part of a broader push to normalize control over territory it seized by force.

Russian Tour Companies Introduce Trips to Taliban-Ruled Afghanistan for $3K

Russia last week became the first country to officially recognize the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, which is governed by the Taliban.

Kamchatka Tour Firms Say Surprise Military Drills Costing Industry Over $600K

Russia’s Defense Ministry announced that the naval drills in the Pacific Ocean would run from June 16 to June 30.

Russian Tourists Defy a Toxic Black Sea Oil Spill as Summer Season Begins

Authorities have banned swimming off the coast of Anapa due to December's disastrous oil spill. Tourists have been seen enjoying the waters anyway.

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