Rarely, what Russia is absent from the headlines Nowadays, many controversial reasons, but does that mean it should be avoided by tourists?
Since the collapse of the Soviet Union, the country has grown steadily as a tourist destination, where he attracted the stunning architecture and the history of Moscow and St. Petersburg visitors, as well as the people and rich culture.
However, recent events have resulted in the Ukraine and the Crimea and the collapse of the ruble, to the decline of this popular, what can cause more trouble for the tourism industry in Russia in 2015.
Current indicators suggested that 2015 will be a difficult year for the tourism industry Russian.
In the past, Russia is considered the largest source of visitors to the former Soviet republics, especially the Ukraine.
He said the intelligence center for tourism and travel, and London-based analyst Gillian Kennedy said that "Ukraine, is considered largely to Russia's largest foreign market. In the past year, tourism dropped reminded of the country to Russia, by 43 per cent."
Kennedy added that "Traditionally, those traveling to Russia by land, and especially as it is cheaper than flying. But many ways to Russia from Eastern Europe cross Ukraine, which was closed due to the conflict," noting that "tourism from Germany, Britain, and the US American United, saw a big drop, and is likely to continue to do so in the coming years.
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The managing director of the travel and tourism "Travel Rasha," she said, "The political situation between Russia and the EU is still difficult, which affects Russia's economy negative Atrivh," pointing out that "Russia now, is not considered a destination for travel for many tourists.
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