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The scientific, peer-reviewed online journal "Services in Russia and Abroad" is a reputable and popular academic and practitioner-oriented publication dedicated to economic issues in the tourism, hospitality, and related industries. The primary aim of the journal is to examine theoretical problems, develop methodological approaches, and synthesize advanced practical experience in the service and hospitality sector both in Russia and internationally.
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Russian Standard Bank Names Leading Cities by Total Hotel Service Payments
St. Petersburg (19,034 rubles) and Nizhny Novgorod (average receipt of 12,400 rubles) turned out to be the leaders in total hotel service payments in the first half of 2026. This is reported in a study by Russian Standard Bank.
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Expert: wealthy Russians have become more likely to go on tours with passports of other countries
An expert involved in individual tours to exotic destinations shared his observations with the editorial staff. TourDom.ru – among the tourists who apply to him, the proportion of those who have a passport from another country has increased. This allows you to take advantage of another jurisdiction – to build an easier route bypassing restrictions for Russians.:
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Two Russian banks announced the issuance of UnionPay cards
UnionPay seems to be changing its policy towards Russia. For the past four years, this payment system has not accepted new members from our country, and now two banks have announced their intention to issue its cards.
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