The Russian Ministry of Culture supports the idea of liberalizing visa regulations for foreign tourists, and this issue will be raised at the State Council. This was announced by Russian Culture Minister Vladimir Medinsky Thursday.
According to the minister, countries that have eased their visa regulations have seen a significant tourism increase.
“Of course, we believe that this would positively affect the tourism industry,” he said, adding that the planned proposals envision allowing a visa-free 72-hour stay for transit tourists from a number of countries.
WHAT TO TAKE AWAY FROM THIS ARTICLE:
- The Russian Ministry of Culture supports the idea of liberalizing visa regulations for foreign tourists, and this issue will be raised at the State Council.
- According to the minister, countries that have eased their visa regulations have seen a significant tourism increase.
- He said, adding that the planned proposals envision allowing a visa-free 72-hour stay for transit tourists from a number of countries.
