Russia confirmed 5 212 new coronavirus infections Saturday, bringing the country’s official number of cases to 882 347.

Over the past 24 hours 129 people have died, bringing the total official toll to 14 854.

A total of 6 615 people recovered over the last 24 hours.

Moscow…

About a fifth part of Russian tourists are ready to go abroad after restoration of international traffic.

Of those potential tourists, who assess their financial situation as very good or good, 15% would like to "immediately go" abroad. Among the survey participants who consider their level…

Russia confirmed 5 509 new coronavirus infections Thursday, bringing the country’s official number of cases to 834 499.

Over the past 24 hours 129 people have died, bringing the total toll to 13 802 - a rate considerably lower than in many other countries hit hard by the pandemic.

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Currently, Russian tourists choose to make holidays in Russia. Schengen countries, which are still closed for Russian tourists, are in the second place. Also, operators note orders for "exotic" tours. This data was shared by experts of the insurance company "Soglasiye"

As it was reported…

Russia confirmed 5 940 new coronavirus infections Monday, bringing the country’s official number of cases to 777 486.

The Russian Defense Ministry said Monday that it has completed the first clinical trials of a potential coronavirus vaccine on human volunteers. The trials showed that "the…

Russia confirmed 6 368 new coronavirus infections Tuesday, bringing the country’s official number of cases to 694 230.

Over the past 24 hours 198 people have died, bringing the total toll to 10 494 - a rate considerably lower than in many other countries hit hard by the pandemic.

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Analysts of Yandex.Travel conducted a survey and found out how people in Russia want to spend summer vacations. As the Yandex.Travel press service told, the survey results showed what type of vacation the Russians would choose, where they want to stay, what excursions and cafes they plan to visit,…

Russia confirmed 6 791 new coronavirus infections Sunday, bringing the country’s official number of cases to 634 437.

The country's one-day increases in new cases have fallen to their lowest levels since April.

Over the past 24 hours 104 people have died, bringing the total toll…

Russia confirmed 7 728 new coronavirus infections Saturday, bringing the country’s official number of cases to 584 680.

The country's one-day increases in new cases have fallen to their lowest levels since May 1.

- Russia has canceled its high-profile Asia-focused economic forum…

Russia confirmed 8 246 new coronavirus infections Monday, bringing the country’s official number of cases to 537 210.

Over the past 24 hours 143 people have died, bringing the total toll to 7 091 — a rate considerably lower than in many other countries hit hard by the pandemic.

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There have been 493 657 cases of coronavirus infection reported in Russia so far and 6 358 deaths.

Moscow will end its self-isolation orders (including its digital pass system and schedule system for taking walks outside) starting June 9, Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said. The city also released…

05.06.2020 residents of seven major cities shared their plans to make holidays. 45% of participating in the Raiffeisenbank study expect to spend no more than 640 Euros on vacation abroad this year per person. And 38% of residents are going to save money more intensively than usual.

Raiffeisenbank…

The Russian Foreign Ministry published a review of the plans of various states to cancel the restrictions imposed due to the situation with the pandemic.

As the document says, "the decision to resume regular passenger air traffic should be carefully worked out according to the current epidemiological…

Nearly 90% of Russian tourists, after cancelation of travel restrictions, would like to go on vacation abroad, while most of them are waiting for price increases for flights and hotels, a survey conducted by NAFI analytical center showed.

“In the short term, 42% of respondents want to spend…

The FSB Border Service of Russia published statistics for the period January-March 2020. The largest drop in tourist flow was expectedly shown by China and European countries, but a number of exotic destinations even grew in volume despite the pandemic.

According to the Border Service, for…

In 2019, every fourth Schengen in the world was issued in Russia. Unlike citizens of other states, the Russians are rarely denied a visa, and the chance to get a multiple visa is quite high.

According to the European Commission (EC), last year the consulates of the Schengen countries received…

Almost a third of European tourists, or 29%, thinks about visiting Russia in the next two years, while 71% of citizens have never been to Russia, it is follows from a survey conducted by the analytical center of NAFI.

The survey, which took place at the end of 2019, was attended by residents…

Europe is still counting on Russian tourists. In order to quickly restore tourist flow from Russia, European countries thought about easing the visa regime. The most active in this matter are the European countries, which GDP largely depends on the tourism sector.

So, on April 27, the ministers…

As a survey conducted by the NAFI analytical center in April 2020 showed, two-thirds of Russian tourists traveling abroad are waiting for the opening of borders within six months, a third in June-July, young travelers are most optimistic.

The survey involved a thousand respondents aged 18…

The coronavirus pandemic “provoked” an earlier start of early booking for the winter season 2020/2021 and summer season 2021.

The delay in the start of the summer season 2020, the worldwide restrictions and deferred demand stimulate tour operators to plan winter programs and summer 2021…