If you work in hospitality, aviation, or inbound tourism, you likely encounter Russian travellers on a regular basis. One of the most common practical questions to our editorial team is: “Does a Russian national need a visa to enter our country?” To help you serve your guests better and streamline check‑in, booking, and travel planning, we’ve put…

From October 1, Aeroflot will resume daily scheduled service from Moscow to Abu Dhabi, with tickets already on sale. The route will be operated by narrow-body Boeing 737-800 aircraft in a two-class configuration—business and economy.  This new route comes right after Aeroflot restarted flights to Dubai from Moscow and Krasnodar. It shows that air…

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…