Which countries in 2025 can be visited by tourists without a passport
In some countries, Russians can travel without a foreign passport. Which country to choose for a trip abroad in 2025, what can you see there and how much will the tour cost in 2025?
Abkhazia
Abkhazia - one of the most budget options for foreign holidays for Russians. You can get to Sochi, and then an hour to get to Gagra; the trip to Pitsunda will take a little longer. Here you will find sea beaches and pine groves.
Abkhazia is a region in northwestern Georgia located along the Black Sea coast. Required to visit - Lake Ritsa, a cave and a monastery in New Athos.
In May, air traffic with the republic was resumed, and the first flights were received by Sukhum airport. From there, the easiest way to get to the resorts located in the central and southern parts of the country.
Prices. A week's rest in Abkhazia 2025 in the second half of June in a hotel with breakfast will cost an average of 45 thousand rubles for two, a full board - about 60 thousand, and the all-inclusive format - about 80 thousand rubles. No way.
You will be welcomed in Abkhazia.private guidesAnd they'll offer you a copy.individual toursehtravel agenciesThe countries of Abkhazia will offer their services and organizetourInteresting excursions for travelers.
Armenia
ArmeniaIn 2025, you can visit with a Russian passport, but there are several conditions. You need to fly by direct flight from Russia, and the period of stay in the country should not exceed 30 days. If tourists enter by car or bus, a foreign passport is required.
Travelers can enjoy the richness of Armenian culture, including traditional music, dance, national costumes and culinary traditions. Many events and festivals provide an opportunity to get acquainted with the unique national heritage.
Travelers can visit craft workshops where local craftsmen create traditional handicrafts such as carpets, silver jewelry, ceramics and many other products.
Travelers usually start from Yerevan and then head to Lake Sevan, one of the highest mountain lakes in the world, which locals call the “Armenian Sea”. A mandatory part of the program is a visit to the ancient monasteries: Geghard, Tatev and Khor Virap, as well as the pagan temple of the Sun in the village of Garni.
Prices. The cost of excursion programs starts from 46 thousand rubles for two for 5 days, including excursions. A week in Yerevan with accommodation in a hotel with breakfast and flight will cost from 70 thousand rubles for two.
You will be welcomed in Armenia.private guidesAnd they'll offer you a copy.individual toursehtravel agenciesArmenia will offer its services and organizetourInteresting excursions for travelers.
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan is a country in Central Asia, rich in history, culture and diverse natural resources. Its history dates back thousands of years, from ancient times to the present.
The territory of modern Kazakhstan has been inhabited since ancient times by various peoples, including Sketes, Saks, Huns and many others. In the 8-9 centuries, the first Turkic statehood - Khazaria - was formed on this territory. Later, these lands became part of the Great Steppe, where nomadic peoples such as Kipchaks, Kumans, Nogai and others led their history.
In Kazakhstan Families with children often come to see it as a beach destination. The picturesque shore of the Caspian Sea near the city of Aktau is a resort on the cleanest sandy beach, surrounded by the greenery of magnificent gardens.
Kazakhstan offers a variety of natural beauty, ranging from endless steppes and semi-deserts to majestic mountains, crystal clear lakes and picturesque canyons. National parks and reserves, such as Altai and Kokshetau, invite tourists on magnificent walks and excursions.
Also, guests visit Charyn Canyon, which is called the "younger brother" of the Grand Canyon in the United States. Here you can see sheer cliffs of bizarre shapes, clay walls, arches, columns and the famous Valley of Castles.
Prices. The cost of excursion programs starts from 50 thousand rubles for two per week. A week in Yerevan with accommodation in a hotel with breakfast and flight costs from 90 thousand rubles for two.
You will be welcomed in Kazakhstan.private guidesAnd they'll offer you a copy.individual toursehtravel agenciesKazakhstan will offer its services and organizetourInteresting excursions for travelers.
Belarus
From Moscow to Minsk by train "Swallow" can be reached in just seven hours. Many Russians are traveling to republic Independent, but organized tours in 2025 are also in demand.
Minsk - attractions: Independence Avenue, National Library, Island of Tears, Trinity Suburb.
Attractions of Brest: Brest fortress, Brest railway station. Grodno - attractions: Grodno Castle, Farni St. Peter's Tsarva, Kolozhskaya Church.
A three-day excursion program, which includes exploring the sights of Minsk, as well as visiting castles in Mir and Nesvizh, costs from 50 thousand rubles for two. Travel costs are not included.
Prices. The weekly program costs from 80 thousand rubles for two. As part of this trip, tourists visit Grodno, Lida, Brest and Bialowieza Forest.
Belarusian sanatoriums are in great demand among Russians. The cost of a budget option for ten days with accommodation and treatment starts from 49 thousand rubles for two, and prices for high-level sanatoriums start from 130 thousand rubles.
You will be welcomed in Belarus.private guidesAnd they'll offer you a copy.individual excursions,a travel agencies of Belarus, will offer their services and organizetourInteresting excursions for travelers.
Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan Tourists call it a mountain paradise, where in a few days you can enjoy snow-capped peaks, alpine meadows and picturesque canyons. The trip usually starts from the capital, Bishkek.
Kyrgyzstan is the pearl of Central Asia, an attractive place for travel and tourism, combining magnificent mountain landscapes, rich cultural heritage and hospitable people.
Kyrgyzstan is famous for its magnificent mountain views. The high peaks of the Tien Shan and Pamir, covered with snow, winding valleys, crystal clear lakes and mountain rivers create breathtaking landscapes that will leave an unforgettable experience for any traveler.
For lovers of outdoor activities, Kyrgyzstan offers many opportunities. Riding in the mountains, trekking along scenic routes, mountaineering, cycling and paragliding are just some of the options that may interest you. Regardless of the level of training, there is something for everyone.
Kyrgyzstan has a rich cultural history, reflected in its architecture, music, dance, folk art and cooking. A visit to ancient cities such as Osh and Karakol will allow you to plunge into the atmosphere of ancient times, and participation in local holidays and festivals will allow you to feel the spirit of Kyrgyz culture.
Prices. Excursion programs necessarily include a visit to Issyk-Kul, translated as Hot Lake. It is 400 kilometers from the capital, the height above sea level is 1608 meters. In winter, the reservoir does not freeze, in summer it warms up to 24 degrees.
Tourists also visit the Fairy Tale Canyon with colorful hills and natural sculptures, as well as the open-air petroglyph museum in Cholpon-Ata. The cost of the week starts from 132 thousand rubles for two.
Prices. On Issyk-Kul, Russians come to the sanatorium - the price of a ticket for ten days is from 67 thousand rubles for two. In South Ossetia, most tourists come from North Ossetia, going on excursions. A weekly tour with a flight from Moscow to Vladikavkaz, and then a bus to Tskhinval costs from 87 thousand rubles for two. Accommodation in a three-star hotel.
You will be welcomed in Kyrgyzstan.private guidesAnd they'll offer you a copy.individual toursTravel agencies of Kyrgyzstan will offer their services and organizetourInteresting excursions for travelers.
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