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E-visa  to Russia

04 August 2023

We are pleased to inform you that the e-visa to Russia was launched as from 01st August, 2023.
Citizens of 55 countries can now apply for visa to Russia online. You may find the list of countries and the application rules on the official website of The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation: https://evisa.kdmid.ru/ .
UPDATE ON TRAVELLING TO RUSSIA

27 September 2022

From July 15th, Russia has lifted the restrictions on crossing its land borders established in connection with the pandemic. Foreign tourists once again have the opportunity to enter our country on regular bus lines Lux Express and Ecolines.

DURING THE 2018 WORLD CUP, THE NUMBER OF FOREIGNERS ON WATER EXCURSIONS IN ST. PETERSBURG INCREASED BY HALF

05 August 2023

According to the data of the Water Tourism Center during the World Cup, the number of foreign tourists on water excursions along the rivers and canals of St. Petersburg increased by 1.5 times compared to the first half of the summer of 2017. 

Most of the passengers on the boat tours were from Brazil, Egypt, Morocco, Iran, Germany, Denmark, Argentina and Mexico. 

The most popular excursion routes were night tours on the Neva River during the opening of the bridges and travels by hydrofoil boats to Peterhof.