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Ease of travel

Russia to Offer Electronic Visas by 2021, Putin Says

The e-visa offer will apply to single-entry visas for visits of up to 16 days in length.

Undesired destination

Tourists Avoid Moscow Due to Perceived High Costs, Lack of Safety – Study

Russia’s poor geopolitical image and a language barrier were also named as reasons why tourists travel elsewhere.

popular getaway

Russia Welcomed 10% More Tourists in 2018, FSB Says

Last year's FIFA World Cup will help tourism in 2019 significantly, officials say.

opinion

The Vladivostok Phenomenon: Should Russia Eliminate Visa Requirements for Chinese Tourists?

In the long run, Russia may lift the visa regime with China. But several issues stand in the way.

Tourism

Russia Could Introduce E-Visas by 2021, Media Reports

The system is set to be developed by October and later launched as a pilot project at limited border crossings.

Siberia

Spanish Cyclist Rescued in Siberia After Spending Night in -50 C in Summer Tent

The man is reportedly stranded in Siberia with no tickets back to Moscow until January.

Tourism

U.S. State Department Upgrades Russia in Travel Advisory System

The State Department reclassified Russia as a Level 2 “increased caution” country, together with states including Italy, Spain and France.

Crimea

Tourism in Crimea at Post-Soviet High, Russian Official Says

One out of six tourists who visited Crimea in 2018 was Ukrainian, the official said.

Tourism

World Cup Fans Granted Visa-Free Entry to Russia Under Newly Passed Bill

“Fan ID holders will be able to return to Russia without visas until the end of the year,” the Duma said Thursday.

Tourism

Russian Deputies Prioritize Visa-Free Entry Law for World Cup Fans

Russia will allow the 806,000 holders of Fan IDs multi-entry travel without visas until the end of the year.

Tourism

Foreigners Spent $1.5Bln in Russia During World Cup, Bank Says

An estimated 3 million foreigners visited the 11 host cities of the tournament this summer.

Tourism

Russia’s Oldest Travel Agency Goes Under

Competitors are reportedly beginning to absorb the customer base of one of Russia’s oldest and biggest travel agents that went bankrupt following a liquidity...

Tourism

Without a Team, Chinese Fans Still Flock to Russia's World Cup

China is second place behind Russia in the number of football fans attending matches, and many of those fans are also shelling out.

Tourism

World Cup Brings Boost, Not Boom, at Europe-Asia Border

"The tournament will finish, and interest will simply drop off."

Tourism

Fun Day Trips to Take From Kazan

We’ve got the perfect spots for you.

Tourism

Russia Considers Ban of Booking.com Over U.S. Sanctions

The move comes in response to U.S. sanctions against Russia’s firms and businessmen for "malign activities.”

Tourism

Anti-Russian Coverage Fuels Tourism from U.S. in 'Wow Effect,' Agency Says

The number of U.S. tourists to Russia increased by 25 percent last year.

Tourism

Chinese Tourism to Russia Hits Record Numbers in 2017

1.5 million Chinese tourists visited Russia last year.

Tourism

Russian Budget Airline Passenger Buries Suitcase in Snow to Avoid Fees

The woman I dug a hole in minus 40-degree weather with her mittens on and buried the suitcase.

Kaliningrad

Russian Hotels Hike Prices by up to 5,000% for World Cup

1.5 million foreign tourists are expected to visit Russia during the World Cup.

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