The flow of tourists from foreign countries to Russia has decreased by 20%.

The figure of almost three million tourists appears impressive only at first glance—the worst result since 2021, Kommersant writes. 

The majority of tourists are from China, accounting for almost half of all foreign tourist flow. Saudi Arabia is second, followed by Turkmenistan, Turkey, Germany, and the UAE. 

"Tourist influx is being held back by the military conflict in the Middle East and the unstable operation of Russian airports," - informs edition. 

In the summer, according to tourism industry representatives, the decline became even deeper. 

The majority of tourists are from China, accounting for almost half of all foreign tourist flow. Saudi Arabia is second, followed by Turkmenistan, Türkiye, Germany, and the UAE.