Despite EU sanctions restricting European tour operators from… (россия · песок · иностранный)
Despite EU sanctions restricting European tour operators from working with Russia, foreign tourism in Russia continues to grow, particularly from countries of the Global South, according to Kremlin press secretary Dmitry Peskov. He emphasized that tourists bring money into the Russian economy and contribute to small and medium-sized businesses.
Consensus
- Foreign tourism in Russia is developing despite EU sanctions on European tour operators.
- Tourists from countries of the Global South are actively visiting Russia.
- These tourists spend their money in Russia, contributing to the Russian economy.
- The restrictions imposed by the EU on tourism are consistent with broader EU sanction policies.
- The situation in the Russian economy is stable and not critically affected.
Points of divergence
- In April, Minister of Economic Development Maxim Reshetnikov stated that foreign tourist flow to Russia has increased by one and a half times over the past two years. — kommersant
- According to 2025 data, 5.6 million travelers visited Russia; in January–February 2026, there was a 37% increase. — kommersant
Coverage (2 sources)
- Peskov claims foreign tourism in Russia is developing despite sanctions — Коммерсантъ
- Tourism in Russia continues to develop despite EU restrictions, says Peskov — Вести