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Russia Pushes e-Visas for Indian Travelers

2016-09-27 by Liliana Steffens

Moscow - Courtesy Gelio Vostok

World renowned for her rich cultural heritage, ornate cathedrals and subtropical beaches, Russia is a favored attraction for many people from India. News today of a new visa-regime to assist travelers via an e-visa program promises even more popularity.

Tags: India, Indian travelers, Russia visas, Valery Korvokin

Tough Love for Mother Russia: Stop the Touristic Horror

2011-06-24 by Phil Butler

Russian streetcar

In news from the Moscow Times, tourism to the Russian Federation has taken a hit this year so far as excessive costs and red tape have stifled European inbound travel there. According to the newspaper, the first quarter of 2011 saw a 24% decline in tourists from Europe. With the Sochi Olympic just around the corner, it may be time for half measures to cease.

Tags: Allegro, Finland tourism, Finland visa, President Tarja Halonen, Prime Minister Putin, Russia economy, Russia tourists, Russia visas, Russian businesses, Russian economy, Russian Federation business, Russian tourism, Russian travel, visa trouble

Austria Agrees to Ease Visa Restrictions for Russian Travelers

2011-05-20 by Mike Wheatley

President Heinz Fischer of Austria and Dmitry Medvedev of Russia discuss visa rules

Austrian visas are set to become much easier for Russian citizens to obtain after the country’s president agreed to ease current restrictions, saying Vienna should be as liberal as possible when concerning the Schengen Agreement. “If the system works fine for Italy, France and Spain then I do not see why Austria shouldn’t adopt the […]

Tags: Austrian president, Austrian visas, Dmitry Medvedev, Heinz Fischer, Russia visas, Russian president, Russian-EU summit, Schengen agreement, Schengen zone, visa restrictions

Greece and Russia Cut Visa Red Tape

2010-12-22 by Vicky Karantzavelou

Minister of Tourism

More news of Greek – Russian cooperation where visas and travel are concerned. Greece’s Deputy Minister of Culture and Tourism announces new visa centers in Russia and fast track visa approval there. More Russian’s visited Greece this year than in any year since the economic crisis began.

Tags: Athens news, George Nikitiadis, Greece visa, Greece visa center, Greek tourism, Ioannis Plottas, Michael Spinellis, Minister of Culture, Nikolaos Kanellopoulos, Russia tourism, Russia visas, Russian travler, Russian visa, Svein-Magne, Theodosis Theos




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