Russians annually visit other countries as tourists. The total flow either decreases or increases both in total volume and in terms of trips to specific countries. This depends primarily on the foreign policy situation, and secondly, on the economic situation in the country. So, during crises, the tourism industry suffers greatly. There are some particularly popular countries for the population of Russia in terms of tourism. Consider them and what attracts tourists the most.
Thailand
Thailand ranks first in the list of the most popular foreign resorts among Russians. It is located in the south of the eastern part of the Eurasian continent, bordered by Myanmar and Cambodia, the coast faces the Indian and Pacific Oceans. People come here to relax, lie down on the beach, swim in the ocean. Also in Thailand you can get acquainted with the local culture, visit caves and rocks, remote from the people of the coast, which can only be reached by boat.
A huge number of hotels for different tastes and purses are scattered throughout Thailand, but most of them are located in Bangkok and its suburbs, because it is the capital of the country, it has more adapted conditions for tourists. Prices for tours to Thailand vary depending on the hotel, time of year, number of days in the country and proximity of departure date. But of all foreign resorts, tours to Thailand are among the cheapest.
Spain
What other popular countries for tourism among Russians? In second place is Spain. It attracts tourists not only the Atlantic Ocean on the one hand and the Mediterranean Sea on the other, but also interesting hiking trails in the mountains, as well as rafting on yachts calling at the Spanish ports. Also, people are attracted to Spanish national entertainment - festivals, holidays. One of the types of recreation is ecotourism with living in the immediate vicinity of the wildlife, which is not of everyone's taste, but the destination is in constant demand.
Tours to Spain can now be found in any travel agency, they are relatively inexpensive, and you can choose the most different conditions.
Vietnam
We would not list all the popular countries for tourism among Russians, if we had not remembered Vietnam. It is summer all the time. The coast of the Pacific Ocean and a very specific national culture attract tourists here all year round. Beautiful beaches, good conditions in hotels or private houses - this is why Vietnam is considered a great place to relax. There are also interesting places that tourists like - zoos, elements of urban architecture and restaurants with national cuisine. Tours in Vienne are more expensive than in Thailand, but the conditions are not inferior, and sometimes even superior.
Other countries
You can also name other popular countries among tourists, these include: Cyprus, Turkey, Austria, Finland, Israel, etc. The flow of tourists to Finland is constant: tourists from Karelia, the Leningrad region and surrounding areas travel to Finland in large numbers by bus or private cars as just take a walk, visit interesting places, and for the purpose of shopping.
Turkey in recent years has partially lost popularity due to the foreign policy situation, but still remains a frequently visited country by Russians. There is everything for relaxation - beaches, hotels, restaurants, wildlife for lovers.
Russian tourists buy tours or travel independently and to less popular countries like Chile, Japan, Singapore, New Zealand, the United Arab Emirates. Trips there are more expensive (especially in the UAE), but there are much fewer tourists, which makes you feel free, and there are also interesting cultural elements that are not hackneyed in the stories of experienced tourists and allow you to discover something new.