Russian Federation
Pink Lake
The visit of the Ambassador of Qatar is an opportunity to familiarize our friends with the potential of the region and make a significant contribution to strengthening our relations,” emphasized the Head of the Republic Batu Khasikov. The excursion program for the distinguished guests included a visit to the national parks of Kalmykia, acquaintance with the unique ecosystems of the region: the Black Lands Reserve, singing barchans and the shore of the Pink Lake, as well as with the fauna of the region – saigas, horses and camels. The program plan allowed the participants to fully touch and feel the beauty of Kalmykia: the guests had the opportunity not just to see the region, but also to feel its atmosphere and get acquainted with the traditions and customs that make Kalmykia truly special.
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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 »
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)
Dagestan is strengthening its tourism potential
The Republic of Dagestan is strengthening its tourism potential: 17 tour guides have been included in the federal register, the Ministry of Tourism and Folk Arts and Crafts of the Republic of Dagestan reported.
Every year the interest in Dagestan is growing rapidly. Tourists from all over Russia and abroad are attracted by majestic mountains, ancient fortresses, unique culture of the republic’s peoples and sincere hospitality of its inhabitants. Read the rest of this entry »
Concert of singer Jasmine
In the evening of June 17, 2025 in the southern city of Elista, the capital of mysterious Kalmykia, will be a concert of Jasmine, a source in the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Kalmykia reported today.
The famous singer Jasmine will perform in the city of Elista with a new concert program “Puzzle”, experts in the Kalmykian ministry specified. Read the rest of this entry »
Concert in Moscow in June
The famous creative teams of the State Dance Theatre of Kalmykia “Oiraty” and the State Academic Dance Ensemble “Ural” in Moscow will present to the residents and guests of Russia a great concert program.
June 3, 2025 will be held in Moscow, in the Tchaikovsky Concert Hall, it was reported by the head of the culture department of the tour portal of the mysterious Kalmykia.
The State Dance Theatre of Kalmykia “Oiraty” together with the State Academic Dance Ensemble “Ural” will present a large concert program, within the Forum of national collectives of the country and the All-Russian festival “The 80th anniversary of the Great Victory is dedicated”. Read the rest of this entry »
