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Articles with tag "Tourism"

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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.
extra step

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.
Covid Tourism

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. 
TRAVEL BAN

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.
VISA RULES

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.
mamma mia

Greece Opens to Russian Tourists Vaccinated with Sputnik V

The Mediterranean country, a popular tourist spot for Russians, is the first European nation to open its borders to Sputnik V recipients.
DISPATCHES FROM DAGESTAN

Confined By the Pandemic, Russian Tourists Flock to Dagestan

With foreign holidays ruled out, Russians are warming to a mountainous Caucasian region that, until recently, was seen as dangerous and backward.
ciao

Envoy Says Italy Will Reopen to Russian Tourists This Summer

At least one major Russian tour operator has reportedly begun opening bookings, though Italy has not yet resumed issuing visas.
Refund Queue

Russians Form Long Queues at Turkish Airlines’ Moscow Office as Flight Restrictions Begin

Over 500,000 Russians have had to cancel their holidays to Turkey after Moscow banned most air travel there.
perfect storm

Crimea, Expecting Tourist Surge After Turkey Ban, Sees Rising Covid-19 Cases

New coronavirus cases on the Black Sea peninsula have nearly doubled in recent days as authorities anticipate a tourist influx.
vacation's off

Half a Million Russians Shut Out of Turkey After Virus Restricts Travel Again

Russia will drastically cut flights to and from Turkey, a top destination for Russians, from April 15-June 1 due to rising Covid-19 cases.
red tape reduced

Russia to Soften Visa Policy for Tourists, Relatives of Russians

Foreign tourists will be able to visit Russia for up to six months, up from the current one-month maximum, if the bills are passed.
easy entry

Thailand Resumes Visa-Free Access for Russian Tourists

Russia hasn't yet resumed flights with Thailand, a popular tourist destination for its citizens.
off the radar

Kaliningrad Named Top Emerging Tourist Destination – Tripadvisor

Russia's European exclave was followed by by Saranda, Albania and Beirut in Tripadvisor’s ranking.
limited movement

As Russia Eases Its Border Restrictions, Who Is Able to Enter?

More than 15 countries now have direct flights to Russia, but travel restrictions remain in place for most visitors.
two-wheeled tourism

From Moscow to St. Petersburg By Bicycle

Will there ever be a bike route between the two Russian capitals? These folks hope so.
TOURISM WOES

Russia Lost $7Bln in Tourist Revenue Due to Coronavirus

But analysts say the country is still a net winner as Russians were also unable to head abroad for their summer vacations.
STAYCATION

Aeroflot’s Domestic Passengers Back to Pre-Coronavirus Levels

With Russia’s borders shut, domestic flights carried almost as many passengers as last year in August.
emerging from lockdown

Russia Resumes Flights With Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, South Korea

Flights to most European destinations remain suspended.
NEGATIVE OPINIONS

Europeans Turned Off Visiting Russia by High Costs, Low Awareness – Survey

Two thirds of respondents had never come across media information about tourist attractions in Russia.
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