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Organized Tourism to Russia Drops by 90% in 2022 – Kommersant

The number of foreigners visiting Russia as part of an organized tour plummeted by more than 90% during 2022 as the country’s international isolation...

Sign of the times

Putin Abolishes Russia's Federal Tourism Agency

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday signed a decree abolishing Rostourism, Russia’s federal tourism agency, and handing its remit to the...

Poland, Baltics Enact EU Visa Ban for Russians

Holders of residence permits, family members, humanitarian cases and dissidents are unaffected.

new destination

Russians Flock to Belarus for Sanctions-Free Shopping Tourism

The demand for tours to Russia’s ex-Soviet ally has been unexpectedly high since the invasion, according to travel agents.

paying the price

Cost of Vacation Packages for Russians Rises 70% Amid Ukraine War

The cost of many flights out of Russia has also doubled reportedly because of Western sanctions.

fresh restrictions

Finland Preparing to Limit Russian Tourist Visas

As flights from Russia to the EU have been halted, Finland has become a transit country for many Russians seeking to travel further into Europe.

Wartime getaway

Fighter Jets and Warships: Russians Get a Taste of Crimea Summer Vacation

Russian warships were visible in the distance as beachgoers cooled off in the sea.

Crimea Sees Tourist Numbers Plummet Amid Ukraine War

Hotels in Crimea have seen guest numbers fall by more than a third compared to last year.

'siberian holidays'

Russia Launches Tourist Route to Putin's Vacation Spots

The 1,200-kilometer route stretches across Siberia, where Putin often takes highly publicized holidays.

Crimea Tourism Industry Hit by Ukraine War Disruption

Russian tourists are canceling holiday bookings because of travel difficulties and safety concerns.

Moscow Overtakes Paris and London as Go-to Destination for Wealthy Arab Tourists

Tourists from the Middle East are turning to Moscow as Covid-19 restrictions prevent them from visiting European capitals.

Foreigners Cancel Trips to Russia Over Covid Pass Uncertainty

Visitors vaccinated with non-Russian jabs are not allowed to visit popular tourist destinations in certain cities.

Russians Flock to Travel Ahead of Nationwide Virus Restrictions

Bookings for tour packages to places like Turkey and Egypt have soared since the non-working period was announced.

red guide to russia

How Russia Got its Michelin Stars

Getting a Michelin Guide is the biggest thing to happen to Moscow restaurants in a century.

9 Moscow Restaurants Awarded Coveted Michelin Stars

French gastronomic bible the Michelin Guide has awarded its first stars to restaurants in the Russian capital.

back in business

Russian Tourists Fly in to Egypt's Red Sea Resorts After 6-Year Ban

Moscow had barred direct flights to Egypt after the 2015 bombing of a Russian airliner shortly after takeoff from a Red Sea resort.

Russia Imposes Biometric, Drug Screening for Foreigners

Foreigners coming to Russia for periods longer than three months will have to submit their fingerprints and other biometric data.

Russia’s Southern Resorts to Close to Unvaccinated Tourists

From Aug. 1, the Krasnodar region’s sanatoriums, hotels and summer camps in cities like Sochi will only welcome vaccinated tourists.

Israel Blacklists Travel to Russia Due to Coronavirus Risk

Israel said Russia is among a handful of countries where the risk of catching and spreading coronavirus was too high to allow travel.

Russia Allows Tourists with Hotel Bookings to Stay Up to 6 Months in Russia

Previously, foreigners could obtain a tourist visa for one month, or up to six months depending on reciprocity.

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