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Abkhazia says it doesn't need thrifty Russian tourists
Tourism
Abkhazia says it doesn't need thrifty Russian tourists
23 June 2025

A representative of the Abkhazian Ministry of Tourism noted that many tourists from Russia are too thrifty.

Tourist flow has increased in the regions of the North Caucasus Federal District
Tourism
Tourist flow has increased in the regions of the North Caucasus Federal District
11 April 2025

In 2024, tourist spending in the North Caucasus increased by 17% and reached 17.4 billion rubles. This was reported by Sber analysts.

In the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, the organizer of the Elbrus ascent and guides were sentenced after the death of tourists
Tourism
In the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, the organizer of the Elbrus ascent and guides were sentenced after the death of tourists
19 February 2025

A court in Kabardino-Balkaria sentenced the organizer of the Elbrus ascent tour to 5 years and 7 months in prison, which led to the death of six tourists. Four guides were also sentenced to terms ranging from 3 years 2 months to 3 years 6 months under the article on the provision of unsafe services.

Chechnya has become one of the leaders in tourism dynamics in Russia
Tourism
Chechnya has become one of the leaders in tourism dynamics in Russia
18 February 2025

In 2024, the growth of tourist flow to Chechnya amounted to 35%. The republic has become one of the leaders among the regions of the Russian Federation in this indicator, said the head of the Ministry of Economic Development Maxim Reshetnikov at the board meeting of the department.

Abkhazia, Georgia and Armenia entered the Top 10 foreign destinations popular among Russians
Tourism
Abkhazia, Georgia and Armenia entered the Top 10 foreign destinations popular among Russians
5 February 2025

In 2024, Russians traveled abroad 29.2 million times. The most frequent destination was Turkey - 6.3 million trips. These are the data from the RBC rating. Abkhazia was in second place - 5.9 million trips.