Russia leads in number of tourists visiting Azerbaijan
Russia ranked first in the number of foreign nationals visiting Azerbaijan in January-July 2026, according to data released by the State Statistics Committee of Azerbaijan.
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Russian tour operators booked solid, no 'last-minute' option
"Last-minute tours" at discounted rates essentially died after the pandemic, Executive Director of the Association of Tour Operators of Russia (ATOR) Maya Lomidze said.
Reshetnikov forecasts 2026 domestic tourist flow
Domestic tourist flow in Russia increased by 4.3% year-on-year in the first half of 2026, but full-year figures are expected to remain at the same level as in 2025, Economic Development Minister Maxim Reshetnikov said at a tourism development meeting.
Two caucasian nature reserves rank in top 5
Russian tourists have praised the North Caucasus nature reserves, naming two of them, located in Karachay-Cherkessia and Dagestan, as the best
Russia to increase tourist arrivals from China
Russia plans to increase the number of tourist arrivals from China to 5.5 mln by 2030, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko said in an interview with the Russian Arctic and Far East Development portal.
Foreign tourist flow to Russia in 2026 may increase by 20 percent
Foreign tourist flow to Russia in 2026 could rise by 20% compared to the previous year, reaching 7 million trips, Director of the Department of Multilateral Economic Cooperation and Special Projects at the Russian Economic Development Ministry Nikita Kondratyev said.
Russia plans to scrap visas with three countries in 2026
Russia aims to abolish visa requirements for citizens of Malaysia, Indonesia, and Kuwait in 2026, Director of the Department of Multilateral Economic Cooperation and Special Projects at the Russian Ministry of Economic Development Nikita Kondratyev said on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF).
Victory Day, Last Bell, Moscow Spring Festival: Vestnik Kavkaza best photos of may 2026
Vestnik Kavkaza invites you to enjoy vibrant photos of May 2026
AZAL resumes summer Ganja-St Petersburg flights
Flights will be performed every Saturday throughout the summer
Russia may introduce visa-free regime with three more countries
Russia is discussing the introduction of a visa-free regime with Malaysia, Kuwait and Bahrain, the Economic Development Ministry's press service said on Monday.
Dubai's largest airline resumes flights
Emirates, Dubai's flagship carrier, has restarted flights to nearly all of its destinations, with demand for its services staying strong.
Russia-Saudi Arabia visa-free deal comes into force on May 11
The agreement between the governments of Russia and Saudi Arabia on the mutual abolition of visa requirements for citizens of the two countries comes into force on May 11, the Russian Foreign Ministry said.
China ready to extend visa-free regime for Russians by one year
China has notified Russia about its readiness to extend the visa-free regime for Russians by a year, until September 2027, the newspaper Izvestiya reported on Monday, citing a source in the Russian Foreign Ministry.
Abkhazia to become more accessible to Russian tourists
As a result of the Psou checkpoint reconstruction on the Russian-Abkhaz border, it will be able to accommodate more Russian travelers.
Chinese visitors account for largest number of tourists in Russia last year
China ranked first in the number of tourists visiting Russia last year. Overall, inbound tourism increased by 15%.
Foreign tourist inflow to Russia up by 36 percent in January
The inflow of foreign tourists to Russia increased by 36% in January 2026 year-on-year, Russia's Minister of Economic Development Maxim Reshetnikov said at a meeting of the ministry’s board.
Sochi authorities deny reports of possible loss of million tourists
Previously, tourism industry representatives predicted a loss of one million tourists in 2026
Indian tourists cancel Russian tours due to Iran
The conflict in the Middle East and the inability to transit through the Persian Gulf countries are forcing Indian tourists to cancel their trips to Russia
Over 1,500 Russians stranded in the Maldives
The Association of Tour Operators of Russia (ATOR) is already sounding the alarm regarding the current situation
Antalya expects 145,000 Russian tourists per week this summer
The tourist flow from Russia to Antalya this summer may increase by 3%, with the airport expected to welcome approximately 145,000 Russian guests weekly.