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According to Rospotrebnadzor, out of 16 countries with which Russia has restored air traffic, only three are safe from an epidemiological point of view.

Thailand has renewed the visa-free regime for Russian tourists.

Despite serious restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic, the cost of daily rent in the largest tourist cities in Russia - Moscow, St. Petersburg, Sochi and Crimea has grown significantly in 2020 compared to last year.

More than 40 cafes and bars in St. Petersburg opposed the decision of the local authorities to close the work of establishments in the early days of the new year and intend to continue serving guests.

The vice-governor asked tourists not to come to Peterburg this year, due to coronavirus infection.

Most of the restrictions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic will not affect organized tourists from Russia.

Representatives of more than 30 Russian regions will take part in the X All-Russian Forum "Open Crimea", which will be held from the 10 to 11 of December.

The Sochi authorities promise to improve twenty winter beaches and create comfortable conditions for recreation there.

During a pandemic, Russians have to save more and calculate their expenses more carefully.

Easing COVID-19 restrictions in Germany doesn’t seem justified yet, the Chancellor added.

The Russians told where they dream of spending the New Year holidays.

Russian drivers in 2020 have almost halved the cost of preparing their cars for the winter season compared to last year.

Forbes magazine has compiled its rating of the best employers in Russia.

From the beginning of 2021, Sochi and Vladivostok can add to the list of cities to which foreign citizens are allowed to visit with a single electronic visa.

The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership is projected to cover 30 % of the world’s population.