The Federal Agency for Tourism (Rosturizm) together with the authorities of Kamchatka have agreed to develop tourist routes using road and sea transport, as reported by TASS with reference to the agency’s press service. According to the Head of the Federal Agency for Tourism of the Russian Federation, Zarina Doguzova, in order to diversify tourist
Russia Resumes Flights With Turkey
Russia and Turkey are formally resuming full charter and regular flights from today, June 22, TASS reports. Now, it will be possible to fly to Turkey from 32 cities of the Russian Federation. It is specified that Aeroflot plans to increase the number of flights to Turkey the fastest. From two flights a week, the
Moscow Became Most Popular City in Russia for Holiday Travel
Analysts of the OneTwoTrip online travel planning service told what places their clients most often visited last weekend when country residents celebrated the Day of Russia (on June 12). It turned out that Moscow became the most popular destination during the holidays, RIA Novosti reports. Every fifth traveller purchased flights to Moscow with a return
Jordan Announced Readiness to Invite Russian Tourists
Russians can visit Jordan with a negative COVID-19 test made no earlier than 72 hours before a trip, RIA Novosti reports referring to the Ambassador of Jordan to Russia Khalid Shawabka. “Russian citizens can come to Jordan at any time if they have a negative PCR test,” the ambassador said. It is reminded that the
Russian Families With Children to Receive Travel Benefits
The Russian government will subsidize preferential fares for family travel on long-distance trains, RIA Novosti told with reference to the press service of the Russian Cabinet of Ministers. It is specified that the privileges will apply to trips in compartment coaches on long-distance trains of all categories. Families with one child or several children under
Russian Travel Experts Named Approximate Cost of ‘Vaccine Tour’
The cost of a tour for foreigners for vaccination in Russia can range from $1.5 to $2.5 thousand, excluding air travel, TASS reports with reference to the President of the Russian Union of Travel Industry (RST) Andrei Ignatiev. He noted that this is an amount in case of a foreigner staying in the country for
Tourism Experts Named Most Expensive Travel Destinations for Russians
The most expensive destinations chosen by organized Russian tourists in May 2021 have been determined by the specialists of the OFD operator of fiscal data, according to the Association of Tour Operators in Russia (ATOR). Thus, from May 1 to May 31, 2021, the rating of the most popular destinations in terms of the
Aeroflot to Launch Direct Flights From 13 Regions to Russian South
Aeroflot Airlines will launch direct flights from 13 Russian cities to Krasnodar Territory and the Republic of Crimea from May 24, 2021, the press service of the air carrier reports. “The programme of direct flights from sites in Russia makes domestic resorts much closer. Direct flights in Moscow will allow passengers to save time and
Russia Resumed Flights to Minsk
The Russian airline ‘Utair’ resumes flights Moscow – Minsk in the spring-summer schedule, the press service of the company reports. The airline operates flights to the capital of Belarus on Wednesdays. The cost of tickets on the Moscow – Minsk route will be 2,609 rubles. Departure from Moscow will take place at 11.30 am and
Experts Named Most Popular Russian Cities to Travel by Train This Spring
Experts from the Tutu.ru travel planning service found out where Russian tourists plan to travel in April 2021 by train, and which cities were popular in March, RIA News reports. According to analysts, most of the train trips are planned on the routes Moscow – St. Petersburg, Moscow – Nizhny Novgorod, Moscow – Kazan, Moscow
Russian Railways to Launch New Cruise Train
The new cruise train Moscow – Rostov-on-Don – Elista – Moscow will start operating on April 22, 2021, according to the press service of Russian Railways. The new tour will be launched as part of the work on increasing the tourist attractiveness of the distinctive regions of Russia. The new cruise train will depart from
First Time Bolshoi Theatre Travels to Voronezh
The International Platonov Arts Festival, which has been held annually in Voronezh since 2010, will for the first time present in its programme the Bolshoi Theatre tour, which will take place at the Voronezh Opera and Ballet Theatre on April 16-17, 2021, TASS reports with reference to the press service of the festival. It is
Muscovites Invited for Virtual Tours With Online Bot
An online bot with virtual excursions along the landscaped streets of the city was created in Moscow, TASS reports with reference to the press service of the capital’s urban complex. It is noted that there are six directions to choose from in the city centre. Among them are Rozhdestvenka Street, Kuznetsky Most, Zvonarsky, Sandunovsky, Varsonofyevsky