In Shanghai, November 10, will start its work the second in China National Office of Tourism Visit Russia. The official opening ceremony will take place during the next stage of the road show in the Asia's largest tourism exhibition CITM.

A significant increase in the number of tourists arriving to Russia from China, largely associated with the policy of information transparency of the Russian Federation and the successful promotion of Russian tour products in the Asian market.

The number of visitors from China in the first half of 2016 compared with the same period last year increased by 10% and amounted to 458 thousands people. The visa-free tourists increased within six months by 43% to 230 thousands people.