Services in Russia and Abroad: Announcements
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description: 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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items: The Middle East crisis further stimulates tourist demand for travel to Russia - Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation
items: The number of eSIM purchases for tourism through banking apps increased by 2.5 times in May
items: St. Petersburg’s Restaurants will adapt the menu to the interests of new foreign guests - Beglov
items: As a result of the modular hotel program for rural tourism, 2,100 rooms in 90 projects were created
items: Booking of trips in Russia showed decline in June
items: In Tunisia expressed a desire to increase the flow of tourists from Russia
items: Expert Kail called the real risk of ending the issuance of Schengen visas to Russians
items: Russians will get free internet on board when flying to China
items: Experts of the RST: Confirmation of visa-free regime with Serbia will support interest of Russian tourists to direction
items: Crimean authorities reduced the rent for tourist facilities
items: Tourists were warned about fake virtual cards of foreign banks in the Federation Council
items: Two Russian banks announced the issuance of UnionPay cards
items: Expert: wealthy Russians have become more likely to go on tours with passports of other countries
items: Russian Standard Bank Names Leading Cities by Total Hotel Service Payments
items: Tourist Flow to the Far East Increases by 17% in the First Half of the Year
items: Yaroslavl authorities plan to receive from 300 million rubles of tourist tax
items: Dear colleagues! The scientific and publishing department of RSUTS is preparing for the release of new issues of magazines HAC (indexed by RINC), which will be published this year
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Call for papers
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description: Before you submit material for publication in our journals, we recommend that you visit the “For Authors” section, where you can review the Guidelines for preparing a manuscript, as well as the Financial Terms and the list of additional services offered to authors by the staff and experts of the RSUTS Scientific Publishing Department. To submit an article (materials) for publication: Register on the website, or if you are already registered, log in to your account. In your Personal Account, select “New Material”, and in the “Section” category, choose the title of the journal to which you wish to submit your manuscript. Complete the form as indicated in the instructions. After submitting your manuscript, you may also send a copy to redkollegiamgus@mail.ru. This is not mandatory. If the registration system and the functionality of the Personal Account on the website are technically unavailable to you, you may send your manuscript to redkollegiamgus@mail.ru, specifying the journal number and title, as well as the reason for not completing the form. We always look forward to collaborating with you!
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date: %2026-%04-%24

Regarding access to complete volumes and articles
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description: Dear colleagues, readers and visitors of the RSUTS’s Scientific Publishing Department website! Magazines HAC (Highest Attestation Commission) "Modern problems of service and tourism" and "Service in Russia and abroad", released in 2026, are available for viewing on Elibrary on a paid basis. You can purchase either a single article from the issue or an entire issue. Free versions of articles from the magazine "Modern problems of service and tourism" with texts in both Russian and English languages are available in issues since 2024 and earlier (https://elibrary.ru/contents.asp?id=67861575 ) Free versions of articles from the magazine "Service in Russia and abroad" with texts in both Russian and English languages are available in issues since 2025 and earlier (https://elibrary.ru/contents.asp?id=82927214 ) We hope this information has been useful to you. We look forward to continued cooperation with you for the promotion and development of domestic science!
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date: %2026-%05-%28

The Middle East crisis further stimulates tourist demand for travel to Russia - Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation
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description: Demand for foreigners, including citizens of Vietnam and Turkey, to travel to Russia is growing rapidly, including in connection with the suspension of tourism in the countries of the Middle East. This was reported in an interview with TASS at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) by Nikita Kondratiev, Director of the Department of Multilateral Economic Cooperation and Special Projects of the Ministry of Economic Development. «Tourists all over the world who have planned trips to the Middle East are looking for new markets and see, including a new direction - Russia. Next, the radio, social media and so on will work. Tourists like it, in Russia now comfortable. Accordingly, Turkish citizens who have planned trips to the Middle East will be reoriented, including to Russia», he said. Russia’s popularity among tourists from Vietnam is also growing. Tour operators say that we have two new entry markets they have opened to their surprise - Vietnam and Turkey. And there is a growth of both independent tours from these countries, as well as organized, - explained Kondratiev. According to him, this result is achieved not only due to the reorientation of tourists, but also in connection with the successful promotion of the tourist brand of Russia on international markets. Information source "TASS": https://tass.ru/ekonomika/27690909 Use of the photo: www.magnific.com. The photo was designed by Magnific. The photo was created by the Artificial Intelligence (AI)
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date: %2026-%06-%08

The number of eSIM purchases for tourism through banking apps increased by 2.5 times in May
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description: The number of purchases of virtual tourist SIM cards (eSIM) through mobile banking apps increased by 2.5 times in May compared to April 2026. The surge in demand occurred during the May holidays, according to this travel eSIM eSIM.World store (available to TASS). Compared to last year, the demand for eSIM for travel to China (+12%), Uzbekistan (+3%), Armenia (+3%) and Japan (+2.5%) increased most notably. Meanwhile, the number of purchases for travel to Thailand (-13%) and the United Arab Emirates (-5%) fell. As the service’s analytics shows, the choice of package duration depends on the direction. The 30-day fare is more common for travel to Turkey (25%), China (14%) and Thailand (11%). 14-day packages are most in demand for Vietnam (13.4%), and short 1-3-day packages are needed for Kazakhstan (7%) and Armenia (9%). Unlimited fares are most often purchased for travel to Turkey (23%), China (18%), Egypt (6%), Kazakhstan (5%) and Uzbekistan (4%). Analysts expect product demand to continue to grow during the summer vacation season. According to their information, virtual SIM cards were most frequently purchased for travel to Turkey (26% of all purchases), China (16%), Thailand and Egypt (6% each), Vietnam (5.5%) and Kazakhstan (4%). Service for the purchase of tourist eSIM in mobile applications of banks from eSIM.World is available to customers of Alfa-bank, Bank PSB, RSHB (Russian Agricultural Bank), "Bank Primorje" and Metalinvest Bank. Information source "TASS": https://tass.ru/ekonomika/27712789 The image was taken from the official website of the news edition "Russian Newspaper": https://rg.ru/2023/11/01/virtualnaia-sim-karta-chto-o-nej-nuzhno-znat-i-kak-ee-ustanovit.html?utm_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F
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date: %2026-%06-%10

St. Petersburg’s Restaurants will adapt the menu to the interests of new foreign guests - Beglov
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description: The new task for restaurants in St. Petersburg is to adapt the menu to the interests of new foreign guests. This was reported to TASS by the Governor of St. Petersburg Alexander Beglov. «An important task is to adapt the menu to the interests of new foreign guests. We take into account the common demand for all megacities for the development of fast food establishments and high-quality street cuisine» , said Beglov. The governor of the northern capital specified that the government of St. Petersburg has the same tasks as in the whole country: promotion of Russian cuisine, domestic food and beverages. This applies not only to establishments, but also to the gastronomic component of urban events. «Also an important objective is to increase the consumption of fish products by the population. Increased attention is paid to the development of St. Petersburg cuisine as part of the cultural code of the region. For example, more and more restaurants are taking part in our annual St. Petersburg Breakfast Festival," - specified Beglov. Today, many establishments in the city emphasize local products and revive historical recipes, as well as offering dishes reflecting the gastronomic traditions of St. Petersburg. Therefore, the focus is increasingly shifting from the mere number of institutions to their quality, conceptuality, and efficiency. «For us, gastronomy is a full-fledged and promising creative industry. It combines cultural code, tradition, innovation in production and service, artistic design, creating unique experiences. <... > The general requirement is a high level of hospitality, corresponding to the status of St. Petersburg, and implementation of modern service standards» , - explained the Governor of St. Petersburg. Information source «TASS»: https://tass.ru/ekonomika/27746983 Use of the photo: www.magnific.com. The photo was designed by Magnific
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date: %2026-%06-%15

As a result of the modular hotel program for rural tourism, 2,100 rooms in 90 projects were created
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description: The Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation implemented a program to subsidize investment projects aimed at building modular non-capital placement funds in 2023-2024. The total amount of financing was 15.3 billion rubles, which allowed to create about 10 thousand rooms. Under this programme, special attention was paid to the development of rural tourism, namely the construction of collective accommodation facilities and tourist facilities. For these purposes, more than 90 projects with a total cost of 6.6 billion rubles are directed. As a result, 2,100 rooms were created in rural areas. Some of the most notable projects: — "Agropark Отраda Happy Farm" (Kaluga region). A unique retreat away from the city includes comfortable barhouses with panoramic views, a riding club, a mini-zoo, a sauna with a bath and a spa. The volume of state support amounted to 7.2 million rubles, 5 rooms were created. — «Eco-hotel on the goat farm «Dobrynino» (Yaroslavl region). The agroturistic complex combines a working goat farm with a cheese dairy and an eco-hotel in the forest. For project support, 18 million rubles were allocated, 12 rooms were introduced. — "Agrouristic space of Topopec" (Tver region). Guests have access to tours of the cluster and agricultural enterprise, tasting farm products, operates a store of organic products. Support volume - 73.8 million rubles, entered 51 issue. Information source "Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation": https://economy.gov.ru/material/directions/turizm/po_itogam_programmy_modulnyh_oteley_dlya_selskogo_turizma_sozdano_21_tys_nomerov_v_90_proektah.html Use of the photo: www.magnific.com. The photo was designed by Magnific.
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date: %2026-%06-%17

Booking of trips in Russia showed decline in June
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description: Demand for tourist trips in Russia is declining, as is the depth of booking. This is primarily due to the decline in sales of key resort destinations - Crimea and Sochi. According to data from tour operator Alean, the volume of bookings from 1 to 18 June decreased by 12%. The booking system "Travelata.ru" records a drop in sales of 25%. Vice President of the Association of Tour Operators of Russia (ATOR) Sergey Romashkin noted that the total number of bookings in the domestic market in January-June decreased by 5-6%. Representatives of the tourist industry note a combination of reasons that influence the decrease in interest to travel to Sochi and Crimea. Among them stand out: the lifting of the moratorium on the sale of tourist products to countries of the Middle East (UAE, Qatar, etc.), the presence of a "strong" national currency of Russia encourages tourists to purchase foreign tourist products (in Vietnam, Thailand, Turkey, Egypt). Romashkin notes that foreign resorts have taken from Russian about 1 million people. This is about 10% of the outbound tourist flow and 1-2% of the domestic. There is also a tendency among domestic tourists to travel to Russia for short periods (in the Kaliningrad, Tula, Ivanovo, Tver, Kostroma and Yaroslavl regions). Information source "Kommersant": https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/8761493 Use of the photo: www.magnific.com. The photo was designed by Magnific.
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date: %2026-%06-%22

In Tunisia expressed a desire to increase the flow of tourists from Russia
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description: Tunisia would like more tourists from Russia to come to the republic. This was stated by the TASS interim chargé d'affaires of the Tunisian embassy in the Russian Federation Beshir Langar. "Of course, we would like more Russian tourists to come to Tunisia," he noted. According to the diplomat, there are now "two direct flights a week from Moscow and four flights a week from St. Petersburg to Tunisia." The problem today is the availability of airplanes and the ability of [tourism] companies to rent them,' added Langar. In 2025, the number of Russian tourists visiting Tunisia reached 50 thousand people, having increased almost three times compared to 2024.Since 2014, citizens of the Russian Federation can enter and stay in Tunisia for up to 3 months without visa. Information source "TASS": https://tass.ru/obschestvo/27864523 Use of the photo: www.magnific.com. The photo was designed by Magnific.
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date: %2026-%06-%29

Expert Kail called the real risk of ending the issuance of Schengen visas to Russians
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description: Information about a possible end to the issuance of Schengen visas to Russians is not just a political threat, but a real risk. This was reported by TASS expert of the Russian Union of Travel Industry (RST), head of the visa agency Visantium Egor Kail. "In my view, such a scenario cannot be viewed merely as a political threat. This is a very real risk, because in the last few years we have not seen an easing, but a consistent tightening of visa regime for Russians by European countries,' he said. And it is unlikely that tomorrow all Russians will stop being admitted to all the countries of Europe. Such a scenario depends on political consensus and the specific legal form of the solution. But additional constraints seem quite realistic. Rather, the question is not whether new tightening attempts will be made, but how quickly they will be implemented and how tough they will be, the expert explained. According to him, different options are possible: from further restriction of multiple-entry visas and stricter screening of applicants to the prohibition of individual categories of travel or individual categories of citizens. In Europe, for example, there is already a discussion of a tougher approach to tourist visas and individual measures against current or former combatants. That is, it may be about both point restrictions and a broader tightening for tourist trips in general. "The practical lesson for Russian tourists is simple: if a trip to Europe really matters, I would not recommend putting it on hold for an uncertain future. Planning such trips is now better with time constraints, the largest possible package of documents, and no expectation that rules will remain the same. We cannot predict the exact date and form of future decisions, but the current trend is clear: the European visa direction for Russians is gradually becoming more difficult rather than easier,' Kail summarized. Previously, the newspaper "Izvestia" with reference to the source reported that the…
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date: %2026-%07-%01

Russians will get free internet on board when flying to China
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description: China Eastern Airlines and its sister airline, Shanghai Airlines, are introducing free Wi-Fi on board all their widebody aircraft as of 3 July. The service can be used by passengers of both domestic and international flights, including flights to Russia. The innovation applies to all travelers, but the service class will affect the quality of the internet. Customers in first and business class will be offered a high data rate tariff, including streaming video. Economy and Premium Economy will have access to a basic standard traffic package, that is, the ability to communicate in the messenger, check emails and get information from sites. Note, on all flights in the Russian Federation are used exclusively widebody long-haul aircraft Airbus A330, so every passenger will receive free access to Wi-Fi. The carrier flies from Moscow to Shanghai, Beijing and Xian, as well as from St. Petersburg and Kazan to Shanghai. The airline first tested satellite Wi-Fi back in 2014. And in 2025, made it free for economy class on domestic flights, making the premium service a basic standard. Almost all of China’s major airlines offer on-board network access, but most have stricter conditions than China Eastern. Generally, there are quotas or speed limits for the economy class. Information source "Tоurdom.ru": https://www.tourdom.ru/news/rossiyane-poluchat-besplatniy-internet-na-bortu-pri-poletakh-v-kitay.html Use of the photo: www.magnific.com. The photo was designed by Magnific. The photo was created by artificial intelligence (AI).
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date: %2026-%07-%03

Experts of the RST: Confirmation of visa-free regime with Serbia will support interest of Russian tourists to direction
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description: Minister of the Government of Serbia Nenad Popović confirmed that the country does not plan to introduce a visa regime for Russian citizens. According to him, Russians can still visit Serbia without visas and use direct flights from Moscow, St. Petersburg, Kazan, Sochi and Nizhny Novgorod. Previously, the possibility of revising the visa-free regime in connection with the European integration of Serbia was discussed in the information field. However, the country’s leaders have repeatedly stated that no such plans exist. Expert of the Russian Union of Travel Industry, head of visa agency Visantium Egor Kail notes that Serbia remains one of the most attractive European destinations for Russian travelers. «Serbia traditionally remains one of the closest and most understandable for Russian travelers to European destinations. It is a culturally close and hospitable country, where Russians can travel without visas and with direct flights from several Russian cities. In addition, Belgrade is often used as a transit point for further trips to Europe, and many travelers stay in Serbia specifically for several days, combining transit with full acquaintance with the country. The most likely scenario for 2026 is a continuation of the official tourist flow at 2025 level or its moderate growth. At the same time, the most noticeable dynamic is likely to continue in the segment of independent travel and long trips , - noted the expert. RST experts note that for the tourist market, stability of entry conditions is no less important than transport accessibility. The official confirmation of the maintenance of visa-free regime allows tourists and tour operators to plan trips more confidently, and the destination itself - to maintain competitive advantages in the Russian market. Information source "Russian Union of Travel Industry": https://rst.ru/novosti/novosti-turizm/eksperty-rst-podtverzhdenie-bezvizovo-rezhima-s-serbiej-podderzhit-interes-rossijskih-turistov-k-napravleniyu.html Im…
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date: %2026-%07-%10

Crimean authorities reduced the rent for tourist facilities
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description: In Crimea, measures of support for entrepreneurs have been launched, they include representatives of the tourism industry, said the head of the republic, Sergei Aksenov. "For organizations and individual entrepreneurs renting property of the Republic of Crimea, a reduction in rent by 75% has been established under current lease agreements concluded before June 1, 2026. The support measure will be provided if the leased property is actually used for the production of food, beverages, hotel business and provision of temporary accommodation, activities of sanatorium-resort organizations, children’s recreation, film screenings", he wrote in social media. As noted by Aksenov, no additional agreements are required, the calculations will be carried out automatically on the basis of data already held by the Ministry of Property and Land Relations of the Republic of Crimea. "Another business support measure provides for the deferral of land payments under leases for the period from 1 July to 1 November. Deferred rent will need to be paid by 20 December 2026," - said Aksenov. Information source "Interfax Russia": https://www.interfax-russia.ru/tourism/news/vlasti-kryma-snizili-arendnuyu-platu-dlya-obektov-turbiznesa Use of photo "Interfax Russia": https://www.interfax-russia.ru/tourism/news/vlasti-kryma-snizili-arendnuyu-platu-dlya-obektov-turbiznesa
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date: %2026-%07-%15

Tourists were warned about fake virtual cards of foreign banks in the Federation Council
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description: The fraudsters began to use a new scheme to deceive Russians planning trips abroad. The intruders propose to issue virtual foreign bank cards ostensibly for payment of purchases and services in other countries, as well as foreign online services and international subscriptions. Senator Artem Sheikin warned about this. According to him, such advertisements appear more frequently on dubious Internet resources. Users are promised a quick payment tool that allows for unlimited foreign billing. In fact, such proposals are merely a way to lure money and gain access to sensitive information. As noted by the senator, those wishing to use such a service are offered to send a copy of their passport, provide bank details or pay in advance for the issuance of a virtual card. The fraudsters then either disappear with the funds received or use the information provided for their own purposes. The parliamentarian emphasized that bank cards should be processed only through officially functioning financial organizations. Any middleman promising a quick solution to the problem of payment abroad should arouse suspicion. Artem Sheikin also recommended not to trust proposals that guarantee easy circumvention of existing restrictions or require advance transfer of funds to an individual’s account. Such conditions, he says, are one of the hallmarks of fraudulent schemes. Information source "Tourdom.ru": https://www.tourdom.ru/news/v-sovfede-predupredili-turistov-o-feykovykh-virtualnykh-kartakh-zarubezhnykh-bankov.html
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date: %2026-%07-%17

Two Russian banks announced the issuance of UnionPay cards
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description: 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. Rostov "Center-invest" is going to release the first plastic card in late July. It can be obtained free of charge (but the monthly cost will be 299 rubles) in offices in Rostov and Volgograd regions, Krasnodar and Stavropol regions, as well as in Moscow, Nizhny Novgorod and Maikop. Moscow Ingo Bank has announced the release of classic UP at the beginning of August. For the issue, 3 thousand rubles or 450 yuan will need to be paid. The service is promised free of charge. A commission of 4% is imposed for cash withdrawals, but not less than 700 rubles or 70 yuan. Recall that only the Rosselkhozbank and the Asia-Pacific Bank (ATB) now issue international UnionPay cards in Russia. And they can be counted on, according to tourists, in several dozen countries, including Vietnam, Turkey, Indonesia, Thailand, the Arab Emirates, Maldives, Egypt. However, frequent travelers note that even in these countries only UnionPay is not reliable: the service can work unsteadily. Information source "Tourdom.ru": https://www.tourdom.ru/news/srazu-dva-rossiyskikh-banka-zayavili-o-vypuske-kart-union-pay.html Use of photo "Tourdom.ru": https://www.tourdom.ru/news/srazu-dva-rossiyskikh-banka-zayavili-o-vypuske-kart-union-pay.html
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date: %2026-%07-%20

Expert: wealthy Russians have become more likely to go on tours with passports of other countries
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description: 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.: "These are Caribbean passports from the countries of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Antigua and Barbuda, or documents from some African countries. Yes, and European and the USA, of course. All of them simplify both trips to Europe and flights through it and Australia to Oceania or South America," he told the journalist. TourDom.ru The head of the Geography project is Nikolai Balandinsky. It is indeed possible to find intermediary channels on the Internet, the authors of which describe a similar trend. However, experts from other tour operator companies do not confirm it. They say there will be changes after 2022, of course, but nevertheless there is no talk of any large-scale process. "The share of tourists with second passports is, of course, increasing due to all the political circumstances. But still, it is very small. To a greater extent, this is used to obtain Schengen and American visas," explains Dmitry Arutyunov, CEO of the ART–TOUR tour operator. Judging by the reports from the channels dedicated to paperwork, those who do decide to use such a service to facilitate travel around the world should be wary of scammers - intermediaries who can cheat have become more active. For example, dozens, if not hundreds, of people have recently lost money because of those who promised them to issue a Bulgarian passport. Information source "Tourdom.ru ": https://www.tourdom.ru/news/ekspert-sostoyatelnye-rossiyane-stali-chasche-ezdit-v-tury-s-pasportami-drugikh-stran.html Use of photo "Tourdom.ru ": https://www.tourdom.ru/news/ekspert-sostoyatelnye-rossiyane-stali-chasche-ezdit-v-tury-s-pasportami-drugikh-stran.html
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date: %2026-%07-%23

Russian Standard Bank Names Leading Cities by Total Hotel Service Payments
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description: MOSCOW, July 30. /TASS/. 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. According to the study, the top cities also included Moscow (average receipt – 11,551 rubles), Kazan (6,547 rubles), and Voronezh (average receipt – 4,928 rubles). Among the leading cities by total restaurant payments in the first half of 2026 are Moscow (average receipt – 2,305 rubles), St. Petersburg (average receipt – 2,476 rubles), Nizhny Novgorod (1,967 rubles), Kazan (1,827 rubles), and Sochi (2,120 rubles). The study notes that in the first half of 2026, the cities with the largest number of payments for recreation center services (fishing, sports, tourism, etc.) were: Moscow (average receipt – 1,975 rubles), Kazan (4,081 rubles), St. Petersburg (1,698 rubles), Nizhny Novgorod (3,549 rubles), and Ivanovo (3,147 rubles). The study examined data from Russian Standard Bank's acquiring network in the first half of 2026 and 2025 in the categories of “hotels,” “restaurants,” and “recreation centers.” Image courtesy of magnific.
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date: %2026-%07-%30

Tourist Flow to the Far East Increases by 17% in the First Half of the Year
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description: The number of tourists visiting the Far East in the first half of 2026 grew by 17% compared to the same period last year, reaching approximately 2.3 million people. This is more than four times the average growth rate for Russia as a whole, according to a study by the Federal Autonomous Institution "Vostokgosplan." The most notable dynamics were shown by the Amur Region, Yakutia, Transbaikalia, and the Magadan Region. At the same time, the inflow of foreign tourists increased by almost 80%. According to analysts, during January–June 2026, collective accommodation facilities (CAFs) across the macroregion accommodated 335,000 more people than in the same period of the previous year (a 17% increase). Across Russia as a whole, the figure grew by 4%. The official Rosstat data are still subject to refinement, but they already reflect the overall dynamics of the tourist market in the Far Eastern Federal District (FEFD). The highest growth in tourist flow in the first half of the year was shown by the Amur Region – 95%, which in absolute numbers amounted to an increase of 145,800 people. Overall, during the first six months of this year, the region was visited by 298,700 people. In Yakutia, the number of tourists increased by 56% to 170,000 people. In the Trans-Baikal Territory and the Magadan Region, growth amounted to 54%, reaching 211,400 and 70,500 tourists respectively. In absolute terms, Primorye retains first place. During the first six months of 2026, 573,000 people stayed in CAFs in the region, compared to 521,000 in the same period last year. Four Far Eastern regions showed negative dynamics. The most significant decline in tourist flow was observed in Kamchatka – from 211,300 in the first half of 2025 to 160,600 people (−24%). In Chukotka, the figure decreased by 17% – from 10,770 to 8,970 tourists. Tourist flow in the Jewish Autonomous Oblast fell by 12% – from 27,800 in 2025 to 24,300 in 2026. The Khabarovsk Territory also showed a slight decline – during this …
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date: %2026-%08-%17

Yaroslavl authorities plan to receive from 300 million rubles of tourist tax
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description: Tourist tax is planned to be introduced in the whole territory of Yaroslavl region from 1 January 2027. The fee for overnight stays in hotels will be levied also from residents of the region. It is expected that its revenues will exceed 300 million rubles per year, which will go into local budgets. Previously in the Yaroslavl region there were no plans to introduce a tourist tax. In 2024, the government said that other tools would be used to develop tourism and replenish the budget from this area: attracting investors, creating new hotels and tourist exhibition sites. However, things have changed. The proceeds will go towards roads, infrastructure development and social support. Mayor of Yaroslavl Artem Molchanov said that part of the funds will be used for cleaning and waste removal. Under the current financing model, rural and small towns are not able to cope with the burden. The problem is region-wide, but it is particularly acute in the Pereslavl and Yaroslavl districts. Therefore, the tourist tax will also be used to ensure regular cleaning of areas, maintenance and improvement of container yards, as well as modernization of the entire waste collection and removal chain where the actual load exceeds the estimated. According to the authorities, the introduction of a new tax will not scare away tourists, and the districts will receive serious money. Of course, there is a risk that hotel prices will rise - the tourist tax is paid by organizations and individuals providing temporary accommodation services. But the rate is small. When the tax was introduced in 2025, it was one percent of the value of the room. Every year until 2029, it will be added by a further percentage. Thus, next year the Yaroslavl hoteliers will be charged three percent. According to preliminary calculations, in 2027 the new tax will yield more than 300 million rubles. In the government of the region, "RG" specified that this amount is calculated on the basis of the number of overnight stays i…
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date: %2026-%08-%24

Dear colleagues! The scientific and publishing department of RSUTS is preparing for the release of new issues of magazines HAC (indexed by RINC), which will be published this year
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description: The scientific and publishing department of RSUTS is preparing for publication the fourth issue of the scientific journal HAC "Services in Russia and Abroad" for 2026. Article acceptance deadline for issue #4 TO 20.09.2026 Scientific peer-reviewed online journal "Services in Russia and Abroad" is a reputable and popular periodical 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. The journal features scientific reviews, expert opinions, and discussions. Articles published in the journal address current challenges in economics, technology, and information technologies as applied to the hospitality service sector. Amidst the ongoing transformation of both the Russian and global hospitality services market, the journal's pages reflect the most pressing issues and host debates on the future development of this crucial area of human and societal activity. Specialties: Regional and Sectoral Economics (Economic Sciences), World Economy (Economic Sciences). The acceptance of articles is carried out as follows: You need to select the magazine "Services in Russia and Abroad" - https://service-rusjournal.ru/index.php/service/ru Then you need to register as an author, confirm the profile via mail (it receives a letter to confirm the account). Then, through your personal office, you can already submit an article along with the application for each of the authors (https://disk.yandex.ru/d/w4NBKXNznkchpA) If there are any difficulties with the article submission process, each journal site has a video instruction in the "Submit" section. Useful links: link to review the requirements for publication: https://ctst-journal.ru/index.php/index/ru/submission-guideline link to financial terms of…
creator: Services in Russia and Abroad
date: %2026-%08-%26

Wildberries tests direct ticket sales
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description: Wildberries (part of the RWB Group) in test mode starts selling tickets for long-distance trains through Russia directly from the supplier - RZD. The purchase service is already available to all users on the marketing platform. You can plan your trip in the usual Wildberries circuit without switching to third-party services. You can pay for your ticket with a card, via System of Fast Payments and WB Wallet. This gives the user the option to save data for future trips. Transport options can be filtered by departure or arrival time, duration or cost of travel, and type of wagon and train.The selection of seats is made directly on the electronic map of the wagon, where the type of seats, list of amenities and floor for double-decker trains are specified. The launch of direct rail ticket sales was the next step in the development of WB Travel as a service for planning trips within the RWB ecosystem. The service consistently expands the range of travel services so that users can gather travel in one place - from booking tickets and hotels to tours, excursions or other experiences. Information source "Russian Union of Travel Industry": https://rst.ru/novosti/novosti-kompanii/wildberries-testiruet-pryamuyu-prodazhu-zh-d-biletov.html Use of photo "Russian Union of Travel Industry": https://rst.ru/novosti/novosti-kompanii/wildberries-testiruet-pryamuyu-prodazhu-zh-d-biletov.html
creator: Services in Russia and Abroad
date: %2026-%08-%28

RSUTS Editorial Department provides a service for the publication of textbooks, textbooks and monographs in electronic form and their distribution on behalf of the university.
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description: RSUTS Editorial Department provides a service for the publication of textbooks, textbooks and monographs in electronic form and their distribution on behalf of the university. The subject areas and genres of books we publish: Textbooks Training manuals (including visual aids, workshops, workbooks) Scientific publications on tourism, service, hospitality, geography, cultural studies, economy. Monographs Directories Travel guides Popular scientific publications and business literature on tourism, service, hospitality. We are the only publishing company in the tourism and service sector where your book gets academic weight, built-in marketing and honest sales money, not just an ISBN number.For more information, please refer to the attached proposal.For all questions, you can contact the following contacts: Emails for communication: redkollegiamgus@mail.ru chemyakinavv@rguts.ru Contacts for communication: Phone: +7 (495) 940-83-60 ext. 433, Mountain: + 7(496) 504-24-66 ext. 433
creator: Services in Russia and Abroad
date: %2026-%09-%02