Tourist arrivals in Russia fell by 31 times in the first half of 2021 compared to the same period in 2019, according to the statistics from the Russian Federation’s Federal Security Service.

“In all, 64 400 foreigners visited Russia for tourist purposes in the first half of 2021. The tourist…

The Israeli authorities have decided to add Russia to the list of states where entry during the coronavirus pandemic is allowed without the approval of the special commission.

This was announced on Monday, August 9, by the press service of the country's Ministry of Health. In particular,…

By order of June 28, 2021, the Russian government opened air borders for citizens of 10 states. The list includes countries with which Russia has restored air traffic since June 28, 2021: Belgium, Bulgaria, Jordan, Ireland, Italy, Cyprus, China, Liechtenstein, North Macedonia and the United States.

Earlier,…

Losses of the Krasnodar Territory from restrictions due to coronavirus, which are introduced for tourists, in July-August may amount to 460-640 million Euros, reports ATOR (Association of Tour Operators of Russia.

The Governor of the Krasnodar Territory Veniamin Kondratyev said last week…

Sputnik V is the first registered Russian vaccine against coronavirus, created on the basis of adenovirus. The vaccine is registered in more than 50 countries.
 
Russian online platform Cosmos Travel has launched coronavirus vaccination packages for Russians living abroad. The cost of…

Due to the coronavirus pandemic the government of the Russian Federation introduced restrictions and strict ban on the entry of foreign citizens into Russia since March 16, 2020 by the Order of  No. 635-r.
Because the situation is slowly improving, some restrictions have been lifted. Up to…

Russian Federal State Agency for Health and Consumer Rights reported that citizens of the Russian Federation arriving from Turkey and Tanzania before May 1 will take a PCR test twice. After May 1, this rule is applicable for everybody arriving from all other foreign countries. Vaccinated travelers…

The Russian Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Wellbeing has mandated all Russians arriving in the country by any means of transport to get tested for COVID-19 within three days of their arrival and submit the results to a special government portal, the watchdog’s…

A Russian company that planned to send tourists to space through the country’s first private cosmodrome has scrapped the project and will permanently close.

Kosmokurs’ operations will cease due to “insurmountable difficulties” in coordinating with local authorities on the cosmodrome project…

Over 700,000 people have used the Russpass digital travel service in the first six months since its introduction. The platform helps people plan trips in Moscow and across Russia, book flights, train tickets and guided tours, make restaurant bookings, as well as learn about places worth seeing in…

On March 27-28, the second Moscow Travel Hack in tourism sector was held in Moscow. It was attended by 60 teams from 16 Russian regions. The competitors solved the tasks proposed by Russian travel companies and services for almost 30 hours. As a result, the jury selected 10 winners.

“It…

The management of the interregional tourist project "Silver Ring of Russia" plans to attract foreign tourists after the opening of the borders, said Sergei Korneev, Chairman of the Committee for Tourism Development of St. Petersburg.

"There is interest of foreigners to the Russian North.…

Matthew Greppo has been appointed Regional General Manager of Accor's Luxury Division in Russia and the CIS and General Manager of Swissotel Krasnye Holmy.

In his new role, Matthew Greppo will be responsible for Swissotel Krasnye Holmy, as well as maintain and improve the financial performance…

Foreign nationals may now enter Russia for work purposes as long as their employer obtains permission ahead of time, according to a decree published by the Russian government.

The decree, which went into effect on Feb. 16, follows a nearly yearlong suspension on most foreign arrivals to…

I met Elina Bataeva during my trip to Grozny (Chechen Republic) several years ago. A young modern and at the same time traditionally dressed lady impressed me with her ambitious plans for inbound tourism in one of the most knotted regions of Russia. Military actions of Chechen separatists…

An electronic visa to enter Russia may become multiple, Ivan Volynkin, director of the Russian Foreign Ministry’s consular department, said.

A short-term e-visa was supposed to start operating in Russia from January 1, 2021. However, due to COVID-19, the issuance of unified electronic visas…

In the third quarter of 2020, the total number of arrivals of foreigners to Russia decreased by 82% to 1,8 million, the FSB border service reported.

In the second quarter, 509 thousand foreigners arrived in Russia, and most of them were citizens of Kazakhstan, Ukraine and the Philippines.…

Foreigners whose countries have visa-free travel agreements with Russia will once again be able to come to the country for short business trips, according to a decree signed by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin.

Russia sealed its borders to nearly all foreigners in late March in an effort…

According to the latest data from the Border Service of Russia, 0 people visited Russia with tourist purposes in the second quarter of 2020.

Due to the lack of visits of foreigners with tourist purposes, inbound tourism in Russia in the first half of the year decreased by 83,6%, compared…