Russians who change their minds about vacationing in Crimea and Dagestan will receive full refunds for previously booked tours and tickets.

This statement made by the Vice President of the Association of Tour Operators of Russia Sergei Romashkin.

The day before, as a result of a missile strike on the beach Uchkuevki Four people died, including two children. 151 people were injured, 82 were hospitalized. 

"We recommend that tour operators and other tourism market participants treat the situation with understanding and not impose penalties for canceling tours to Sevastopol and the Republic of Crimea." — the Ministry of Economic Development website states. 

The plans of Russian tourists were also influenced by act of terrorism в Dagestan, which occurred on the evening of June 23. The Ministry of Economic Development also recommended that travel companies and hotels not fine people for postponing trips to Dagestan. 

Dagestan is currently one of the most popular tourist destinations, and tourist traffic there is constantly growing. In 2023, the region was visited by 1,7 million people, a 12% increase over 2022.