OREANDA-NEWS The growth of the tourist flow from Russia to Belarus in 2024 doubled compared to 2023. The fact that compatriots are sharply interested in tours to the country of the former USSR was reported in the Russian Union of Travel Industry (PCT).

It is clarified that tour operators in Belarus note significant interest in the direction not only in summer, but also in autumn. The PCT added that the emergence of new display facilities, the expansion of the line of sightseeing tours and the transport accessibility of the republic also contribute to the growth of demand.

"New attractive places for tourism are constantly being opened. These are, among other things, objects that have been under reconstruction for a long time — castles, palace complexes located in beautiful natural places," explained Larisa Petrovskaya, director of the Vitebsk company Ilva.

According to the interlocutor of the portal, in 2024, Russians most often choose expensive tours with accommodation in hotels of at least four stars. In addition, compatriots often organize various events, professional and personal holidays in Belarus.

Earlier, Belarus entered the top 5 most popular countries among Russian tourists in June-August 2024.