How has the number of tourists in Russia increased?

Foreign tourist flow to the Russian Federation increased by 25% in the first half of 2019 compared to 2018 and amounted to 1 million 967 thousand 221 people.

Such data was presented by the Association of Tour Operators of Russia (ATOR), citing information from the border service of the FSB of the Russian Federation.

In total, in the first half of 2019, 15 million 73 thousand 826 citizens of foreign countries entered the Russian Federation, which is only 0.78% (11 thousand 781 people) more than in the first half of 2018, Foreigners who entered the territory of our country for the purpose of tourism turned out to be 1 million 967 thousand 221 people. This is 24.97% more than in the first half of 2018.”

The main flow of travelers to Russia ride China. SpainIndia, South Korea. Italy. FranceIsrael, Germany. USA. Britain.

Experts say that the growth may be caused by the post-effect of the World Cup and relaxation in the visa issue.

Source: tourprom