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Coming to Moscow: The Hospitality E-Commerce and Revenue Management Conference

Aleksandr Shatskih

Coming up in Moscow, the first ever Hospitality E-Commerce and Revenue Management Conference from dotcomhotel takes place October 6th & 7th at the Courtyard Moscow Paveletskaya Hotel.

10 years ago

Europe’s Highest Ski Lifts Rising Above the Caucasus

Aleksandr Shatskih

In pre-season ski news, OJSC “Northern Caucasus Resorts has begun construction of the highest aerial lift in Europe at Mount Elbrus.

10 years ago

Abrau-Durso: Russia’s Wine Hideaway

Aleksandr Shatskih

Just 14 kilometers from Novorossiysk, Abrau-Durso it is a small mountain village famous for its inherent beauty, and for being the home of Russia’s sparkling wines.

10 years ago

Vladimir Putin Calls for Visa Free BRICS Travel

Aleksandr Shatskih

Yesterday , Russian President Vladimir Putin called for visa-free travel for visitors from India and South Africa.

10 years ago

Russian Tour Operators Reboot Travel

Aleksandr Shatskih

News from Crimea this Summer speaks volumes for Russia’s internal and outbound travel market, as Crimea travel spots boast touristic gains. The economic tensions applied by western powers over Crimea’s return to Russia have had their effects.

10 years ago

Chinese Visits to Russia Grow Geometrically

Phil Butler

According to the Press Secretary of the Federal Tourism Agency of Russia (Rostourism), Irina Shegolkova there was an increase of 185% of Chinese tourist taking the free visa path in early 2015. The new Russia-China accord also foretells of paradigm shifts in touristic flows and paths in the CIS as well.

10 years ago

Moscow Leads Russia for Spontaneous Bookings

Aleksandr Shatskih

According to a special study from Booking.com Moscow, St. Petersburg and Kazan top the list of cities where spontaneity lead to tourism visits and bookings. The online booking service told RIA Novosti that last minute travel to these cities was most popular among tourists who prefer spontaneous travel.

10 years ago

Holi Festival Coming to Moscow

Aleksandr Shatskih

June 12, 2015 will see a celebration of colors and Hindu traditions at the Outdoor Arena near Metro Spartak in Moscow.

10 years ago

Five Russian architectural projects to blow your mind

Aleksandr Shatskih

Culturally, Russia is one of the world’s great treasure chests of fine art of every description. Not the least of these national treasures are the country’s architectural creations. With all the conflict in our world today, it seems appropriate to remind people of beauty and progress. To this end, here are five projects that really should take your breath away.

10 years ago

To have, or have not & Russian Tourists in 2015

Phil Butler

When Russia’s influence on the Ukraine government of Viktor Yanukovych got challenged by a kind of rampaging western hegemony, all Europe should have studied more closely these relationships. Now, over a year in, the 2015 summer tourist season will probably be a disaster. Regardless of who we lay the blame on for the current west-east detente disaster, […]

10 years ago

Double-decker train starts operating on Moscow – St. Petersburg route

Aleksandr Shatskih

In transportation news, Russian Railways will launch an all new passenger route between Moscow and St. Petersburg that will showcase new two-storey rail cars. The first voyage is scheduled for this evening, Sunday February 1st.

10 years ago

Merry Christmas, Mother Russia

Phil Butler

Across Russia today orthodox Christians are celebrating their Christmas with unique cheer. January 7th, the 40 days of Lent preceding having been observed, sees the day dawn on a national holiday a glitter with celebratory cheer. Here’s wishing a Merry Christmas to all Mother Russia, and a remembrance from my fellow Americans. “Judge not, and […]

10 years ago

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