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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

Thailand Resumes Visa-Free Access for Russian Tourists

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

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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