Foreign tourist arrivals in Russia plummeted to just 2.99 million in the first half of the year—a staggering 20% drop compared to the same period last year. This marks the weakest performance since 2021, effectively erasing hopes of a swift post-pandemic recovery for the sector.  Industry experts point to a perfect storm of external factors: the…

Since August 1, 2023, Russia has been issuing unified electronic visas for foreign citizens. This is a simple and convenient tool that grants the right to stay anywhere in Russia for private or business visits, tourism, or participation in scientific, cultural, socio-political, economic, and sporting events. Russian Travel Digest has thoroughly reviewed…

Turkey welcomed more than 25.8 million foreign tourists in the first half of 2026, according to the country’s Minister of Culture and Tourism, Mehmet Nuri Ersoy. Among them, nearly 2.65 million came from Russia. That is a 1.5% increase compared to the same period in 2025, and it keeps Russia as the number one source of tourists for Turkey.  Germany…