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13.09.2016

At the World Forum of cruise companies the new sea terminal in Murmansk will be presented.

The Murmansk Marine passenger terminal, reconstruction of which will be completed in October, will promote the development of marine tourism - believe in the Ministry of Transport of Russia and in the Government of the Murmansk region. “At this time, the cruise companies are actively planning the…

13.09.2016

Free guided excursions will be held on the MSR until October 10.

“Free guided excursions will be held on the Moscow central (railway) ring (MCR) for passengers during weekdays until October 10, 2016”, - the portal of the Mayor and the Moscow government reported. During excursion the passengers will tell about the history of the MCR construction, as well as architectural…

12.09.2016

Putin urged to build inexpensive but good hotels in the regions.

“The regional authorities have to motivate business to build budget hotels and interact with the Ministry of Culture in order to attract tourists”, - said the Russian President Vladimir Putin at the meeting with representatives of Tula region. “To build small hotels, inexpensive but of good quality.…

12.09.2016

The signs in English will appear on MCR’s platforms in the capital

“On the platforms of the Moscow central (railway) ring (MCR) will appear the navigation signs in English on September 10”, - informed the website of the capital mayor. The information signs will prompt passengers in which direction the train will go and what the metro stations located nearby. Announcing…

12.09.2016

Guard mounting of the Presidential Regiment in the Kremlin will be canceled on Saturday.

The guard mounting ceremony of dismounted and cavalry sentry of the Presidential Regiment will be canceled on Saturday. The ceremony will be suspended in conjunction with the participation of the Presidential Regiment units in the International Military Music Festival "Spasskaya Basnya". The guard…

12.09.2016

Moscow celebrates the 869-th birthday with a thousand events.

“On September 10 and 11 will be held more than one thousand of celebrations in Moscow to mark the 869-th birthday of the city. About 10 million people are expected to participate in festivities”, - "Interfax" was reported in the Department of Culture of the Russian capital. On Saturday and Sunday the…

16.08.2016

Foreign tourism on the rise in Russia as ruble weakens

Russian tour operators mark an increasingly growing interest in holidays in Russian regions among foreign tourists, the executive director of the Association of Tour Operators of Russia (ATOR) told a news conference on Tuesday. "Prices for holidays in Russia have been gradually declining starting from…

10.08.2016

Situation at Crimean sea resorts is calm; security is tightened — tourism agency

The situation at Crimean sea resorts is calm after a terror attack alert. Security measures have been tightened following the incidents, which occurred on the Russian-Ukrainian border during the weekend, Oleg Safonov, the head of the Russian Federal Agency for Toursim (Rostourism), told TASS. "I am…

05.08.2016

Flow of Ukrainian tourists to Crimea grows by 2 times in 2016 — minister

The flow of Ukrainian tourists to Crimea has increased by two times since the start of 2016 to 1.7 million people, Crimea’s minister of resorts and tourism Sergey Strelbitsky told reporters on Friday. "It is very good that the flow of tourists from Ukraine has increased by two times compared to last…

15.07.2016

More than 100 thousand Chinese tourists visited Moscow for 6 months of 2016

According to the Tourist Association The World without Borders, more than 100 thousand tourists from China visited Moscow between January and June 2016 as part of the visa-free group tourist exchange, which is 25% more than in the same period of the last year, when the capital was visited by 80 thousand…

12.07.2016

Iconic Aurora cruiser to be handed over to Russian Navy on July 15

The legendary Aurora cruiser, one of the most popular tourist attractions in St. Petersburg, will be handed over to the Russian Navy after modernization on June 15, a source at the Kronstadt marine plant told TASS on Monday. "The cruiser is ready by 100%. It will be returned to the Russian Navy on July…

04.07.2016

Putin signs law expanding Free Port of Vladivostok borders to 5 regions

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed amendments to the law on the territories of advanced development and the Free port of Vladivostok, approving the extension of the port’s borders to several more regions of Russia’s Far East. The document was published on Monday at the government’s official portal…

19.06.2016

St Pete's famous church outdoes Alhambra in terms of tourist popularity

Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, one of the landmark architectural sights in St Petersburg, has outdone the Alhambra palace and fortress compound in Spain in terms, the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. and the Cathedral of Milan in terms of popularity among tourists in 2016, the TripAdvisor…

15.06.2016

Crimea’s resort infrastructure about 100% ready for high season — Crimea’s head

Crimea’s resort infrastructure is about 100% ready for the high season, unlike the general infrastructure in the peninsula, Crimea’s Head Sergei Aksyonov said on Friday. "The resort infrastructure is about 100% ready from the point of view of preparedness of accommodation facilities," he said in an…

17.05.2016

Chechnya absolutely safe, comfortable for holidaymakers - tourism official

Chechen Republic is an absolutely safe and comfortable region I terms of holidaymaking and the local authorities and ordinary people always look forward to hosting tourists, Oleg Safonov, the director of Russia’s Federal Agency for Tourism (Rostourism) said on Thursday at the end of a second Visit Chechnya…

30.04.2016

The Passenger port of St. Petersburg “Marine Façade” plans to serve more than 460,000 passengers in year 2016

According to the information from A. Panfilov, the port serviced 482,000 passengers in navigation season 2015. Thus, in the current season, the decrease in passenger traffic could reach 4.6%. According to the approved schedule, in 2016 the Marine Façade will see 218 calls of vessels, said A. Panfilov,…

27.04.2016

Russia might launch tax free system towards the end of this year

The Industry and Trade Ministry, Finance Ministry, Federal Customs Service and Federal Tax Service are working out the details on orders from Shuvalov, the paper said. The minimum amount of purchases of non-food goods on which foreign citizens would be able to get a VAT refund will be 10,000 rubles,…

26.04.2016

Rail-cruise journeys planned in Russia to attract China tourists

Chinese tourists traveling by train in Russia may enjoy this year a new format of railway cruises as part of JSC Federal Passenger Company plans to develop inbound railway tourism and see a growing flow of Chinese tourists, its press service told Tass on Monday. In these projects of JSC’s daughter company…

25.04.2016

Russia among top 10 of most visited countries in the world — report

Russia took the 10th place among the most visited countries in the world in 2015, Rosturizm tourism agency’s press service said on Monday citing the report of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). According to UNWTO, a total of 31.6 million tourists visited Russia last year, which is by 6.2% more…

01.04.2016

Visit Russia travel office opens in Kuwait

National tourist office Visit Russia officially opened in Kuwait on Monday evening. The Russian Minister of Culture Vladimir Medinsky attended the ceremony, as well as Deputy Head of the Russian Federal Tourism Agency Sergei Korneev. "Last year, 21 million foreign tourists visited Russia," the Minister…

At the World Forum of cruise companies the new sea terminal in Murmansk will be presented.

Free guided excursions will be held on the MSR until October 10.

Putin urged to build inexpensive but good hotels in the regions.

The signs in English will appear on MCR’s platforms in the capital

Guard mounting of the Presidential Regiment in the Kremlin will be canceled on Saturday.

Moscow celebrates the 869-th birthday with a thousand events.

Foreign tourism on the rise in Russia as ruble weakens

Situation at Crimean sea resorts is calm; security is tightened — tourism agency

Flow of Ukrainian tourists to Crimea grows by 2 times in 2016 — minister

More than 100 thousand Chinese tourists visited Moscow for 6 months of 2016

Iconic Aurora cruiser to be handed over to Russian Navy on July 15

Putin signs law expanding Free Port of Vladivostok borders to 5 regions

St Pete's famous church outdoes Alhambra in terms of tourist popularity

Crimea’s resort infrastructure about 100% ready for high season — Crimea’s head

Chechnya absolutely safe, comfortable for holidaymakers - tourism official

The Passenger port of St. Petersburg “Marine Façade” plans to serve more than 460,000 passengers in year 2016

Russia might launch tax free system towards the end of this year

Rail-cruise journeys planned in Russia to attract China tourists

Russia among top 10 of most visited countries in the world — report

Visit Russia travel office opens in Kuwait

There are more countries and destinations with direct flights from Russia this summer comparing with the summer 2023.

Usual way of living: Moscow Dive Show 2021

Opening of the International Cooperation Center with the UAE in the field of education

ITB China 2024 demonstrates increased interest in inbound and outbound tourism