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Articles with tag "Tourism"

HEAVY TURBULENCE

Russian Airlines Face Coronavirus Bankruptcy, Government Warns

Industry could lose $1.3 billion by the end of the year, federal air agency says.
STRANDED ABROAD

Russian Tourists Trapped in Europe Amid Canceled Flights, Closing Borders

Russia has suspended most flights to and from Europe to try to contain the spread of the coronavirus.
closed border

Russia Temporarily Bans Entry of Foreigners Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

The ban will not apply to diplomatic representatives, airplane crew members and some other categories of people.
CORONAVIRUS COSTS

Coronavirus Hits Russian Tourism for $400M Loss

Tour operators warn of an "unprecedented situation" which could put industry on brink of collapse.
hot destination

Russia Welcomes 20% More Tourists in 2019

The numbers come as Russia moves to simplify visa requirements for citizens of 53 countries and boost its tourism revenue.
fatal collision

2 Russian Children Killed in Thai Boat Crash

Russia’s Investigative Committee, the law enforcement authority that handles major crimes, has announced an inspection into the incident.
visa-free

Russia to Offer Simplified E-Visas to 53 Countries, Snubs U.S. and Britain

The 16-day e-visas will be available to citizens of the EU and different countries in Southeast Asia, the Middle East and Latin America.
canceled tours

Virus Fallout Hits Lake Baikal as Chinese Tourists Stay Away

Winter is high season for tourism around Lake Baikal, but the coronavirus outbreak has curtailed its main source of income.
Time to explore

Russia Looks to Extend Tourist Visa Stay Period to 6 Months – Izvestia

The relaxed visa rules would also allow visitors from anywhere in the world to apply with a hotel reservation.
Canceled vacation

Russia Blocks Chinese Tour Groups, Closes Border Crossings as Coronavirus Spreads

Russian tour agencies will stop accepting new tour groups from China as Beijing encourages its citizens to reconsider the timing of overseas travel.
north of the wall

Putin to Revive Russia’s ‘Great Wall’

The 17th-century defensive wall ran for 800 kilometers through southern and central Russia.
Tourist's paradise

Moscow Scoops Top City Prize in World Travel Awards

“The best city in the world,” says Mayor Sergei Sobyanin.
conflict tourism

Russian Companies Launch Tours to War-Torn Syria

At least 334 Russian tourists have visited Syria this year despite government warnings for citizens to avoid the country.
security first

Russia Moves to Require Visitors to Submit Fingerprints

Russia has prosecuted over 30,000 foreigners in 2019 for violating migration law.
TOURIST-CLOGGED

St. Petersburg Officials Are Encouraging a Tourism Boom. Locals Fear an Invasion.

E-visas and cheap flights will attract up to 2 million more visitors a year to a city that is already bursting at the seams.
Eurotrip

European Budget Airlines Push For St. Petersburg Flights

Ryanair, EasyJet and Wizz Air have applied to operate “seventh freedom flights.”
Hidden gem

Moscow Ranks Among World’s Top 10 Fall Travel Destinations – CNN

The Russian capital has “some unexpectedly fine spots” for taking in the fall foliage, according to the ranking.
Arctic holiday

Russia to Open Tourism Center in Remote Arctic Archipelago

Visits to Franz Josef Land must be made more attractive to tourists, the local national park director says.
world cup effect

Tourists Spent Record $13.5Bln in Moscow Last Year – City Hall

Some 5.5 million foreign tourists visited the Russian capital last year.
Tourist-friendly

Russia Offers Simplified E-Visas to Visitors of St. Petersburg

The move is expected to attract 12 million tourists to Russia's cultural capital each year.
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