Russia
Five-star hotel complex opened in Sochi
Black sea and new five-star hotels in Russia:
Five-star hotel complex with 426 rooms has opened in Sochi.
Marine Garden Sochi Hotels & SPA 5* hotel complex has opened in Khostinsky district of Sochi, the press service of ZONT Hotel Group management company reports.
“Marine Garden Sochi Hotels & SPA 5* hotel complex is located on the territory of 10 hectares in the historical park zone. The hotel has 426 rooms of different categories, two restaurants of author’s cuisine, one of which is French, wellness center and fitness hall”, – the report says. Read the rest of this entry »
Cosmos Hotel Group and Abrau-Durso opened the first themed room in Omsk
Cosmos Hotel Group, Russia’s leading federal hotel operator, and the Abrau-Durso Group of Companies, the leader of the Russian sparkling wine market, announce the implementation of the first joint project within the framework of a partnership concluded in October 2024. The starting point was the Abrau Club room at Cosmos Omsk Hotel 4*. Read the rest of this entry »
Four-star hotel opened in the mountains of North Ossetia
Russia. A four-star hotel with 70 rooms has opened not far from the Dargav Gorge in North Ossetia, thanks to the wisdom of the local government.
The new hotel in North Ossetia is operated by Cosmos Hotel Group.
“Cosmos Vladikavkaz La Vallee is the first chain hotel in North Ossetia under the management and brand of the federal hotel operator. It is located just 5 minutes away from the famous Dargav necropolis and 20 minutes away from Midagrabi Valley with one of the highest waterfalls in Europe. The hotel has 70 rooms of different categories, including rooms with barrier-free environment. There is also a spa with a swimming pool, sauna, hammam and gym, two restaurants of Caucasian and European cuisine on the territory,” the hotel operator’s press service said. Read the rest of this entry »
Let’s Travel! International Tourism Forum
Registration for Let’s Travel! International Tourism Forum now open to media
Representatives of the media and blogosphere will be able to register online from 27 May to 9 June 2025 for the Let’s Travel! International Tourism Forum, scheduled for 10–15 June in Moscow.
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Pushkin Day
Pushkin Day
A holiday dedicated to the work of the great poet
Pushkin Day in Russia is celebrated annually on June 6 (May 26, old style). It is timed to the birthday of poet Alexander Pushkin, who is called the creator of the modern Russian language.
Every year on June 6, the birthday of the great Russian poet Alexander Pushkin, Pushkin Day is celebrated in Russia, and all over the world – the international holiday of the Russian language. Read the rest of this entry »
Ambassador of Qatar visited Russia
Recently the delegation of the State of Qatar headed by Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ahmed Nasser Al Thani visited the Republic of Kalmykia.
According to the press service of Roscongress, the visit took place within the framework of a study tour aimed at exploring the natural and tourist potential of the region and strengthening international cooperation in the field of environmental protection and sustainable development. Read the rest of this entry »
Udmurtia
Tourism is an important part of the economy of any region. In Udmurtia they have decided to rely on authenticity and emotions to attract tourists. In the republic you can attend a ball of the XIX century, become a participant of an ancient rite or try dumplings with a dozen fillings – and all this within one region.
What is Udmurtia attractive, what routes does it offer to its guests? Read the rest of this entry »
Moscow Launches Summer Tourism Campaign for Middle Eastern Guests
Moscow City Tourism Committee launches summer tourism campaign tailored to Middle Eastern visitors
Moscow welcomes Middle Eastern travelers to a luxurious summer of culture, nature, and celebration
The Moscow City Tourism Committee has officially announced its summer programme welcoming travelers from the Middle East, unveiling a curated series of cultural festivals, luxury experiences, and family-friendly events across the Russian capital. Designed to offer a refreshing escape from the Gulf heat, this season’s calendar highlights Moscow’s commitment to positioning itself as a premier destination for high-end tourism and cultural exploration. Read the rest of this entry »
Statistics
Statistics about tourism in Russia
Here are some of the most current statistics available and the time of publication about tourism in Russia:
- In 2019, Russia welcomed approximately 24 million international tourists, generating $11.4 billion in tourism revenue. (Source: World Tourism Organization)
- The top five source countries for international tourists to Russia in 2019 were China, Germany, South Korea, the United States, and Finland. (Source: Federal Agency for Tourism of the Russian Federation)
- Domestic tourism is also significant in Russia, with over 70 million trips taken by Russians within their own country in 2019. (Source: Federal Agency for Tourism of the Russian Federation)
- Moscow and St. Petersburg are the two most popular destinations for both international and domestic tourists in Russia. (Source: Federal Agency for Tourism of the Russian Federation)
- In 2019, tourism accounted for approximately 3.5% of Russia’s GDP. (Source: World Travel and Tourism Council)
- The tourism industry in Russia provides employment for approximately 4 million people. (Source: Federal Agency for Tourism of the Russian Federation)
- Russia has over 57,000 hotels and other accommodation options, with a total of over 1.6 million rooms. (Source: Federal Agency for Tourism of the Russian Federation)
- The majority of international tourists to Russia visit for leisure purposes, with business travel and visiting friends and relatives also common reasons for travel. (Source: Federal Agency for Tourism of the Russian Federation)
- The most popular time to visit Russia is during the summer months of June to August, although winter tourism is also growing in popularity due to the country’s winter sports offerings. (Source: Federal Agency for Tourism of the Russian Federation)
Buddhist festival of good luck
On June 22, 2025 at 20:00 the Buddhist festival of good luck will be held in St. Petersburg, the head of the department of culture and tourism reports.
Tibetan monks and overtone singing under the starry sky in Russia
Seven Tibetan monks from the tantric monastery Gyudmed will give the only concert in St. Petersburg. The sounds of unique overtone singing will be performed under the vault of the starry sky in one of the most atmospheric places of the city – in the St. Petersburg Planetarium. Read the rest of this entry »