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Articles with tag "Tourism"
Spoiled Season
Crimea Tourism Industry Hit by Ukraine War Disruption
Russian tourists are canceling holiday bookings because of travel difficulties and safety concerns.
hot spot
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.
NO ENTRY
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.
covid vacation
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.
FINE DINING
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.
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.
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