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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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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 »

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.
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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 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)

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Tourist routes in Russia include a travel around the Golden Ring of ancient cities, trip to Kalmykia and Dagestan, cruises on the rivers including the Volga, and long journeys on the Trans-Siberian Railway.

Diverse regions and ethnic cultures of Russia offer different foods and souvenirs, and show a variety of traditions, including Russian Maslenitsa, Tatar Sabantuy, or Siberian shamanist rituals.
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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 »

Tourist tax, tourism and taxes in Russia

The volume of receipts from the tourist tax in the budgets of municipalities of the Republic of Karelia for the first quarter of 2025 amounted to 10.5 million rubles, the press service of the Government of Karelia reported on Friday.

78 municipalities have already decided to use the tourist tax as an additional source of funding in Karelia. Read the rest of this entry »