The Year of Russian Tourism in China

Russian and Chinese authorities have declared 2012 the year of Russian tourism in China. 

Mendeleev – brand of Siberian town Tobolsk

Tobolsk lays claim to have several types of brand awareness 

Evenkiya, district within Krasnoyarsk region, attracts travellers

The administration of Evenkiya has affirmed a long-term cultural policy for 2012-2020 ‘Evenkiya in the world of information technologies’.

In November Hamburg Airways starts regular flights from Leipzig to Tomsk

It is expected that this flight will be carried out 2 times a week  

Moscow is to release a universal travel card

Moscow authorities consider a possibility of creating a universal travel card on the model of large European metropolitan cities.  

‘Transaero’ airlines is to carry out flights from the three Moscow airports

‘Transaero’ is going to be the only airline company, among the five largest Russian ones, which will carry out flights from the three main Moscow airports

Celebration of Maslenitsa started in Krasnoyarsk city, Russia

Starting from Monday, 20th of February, Krasnoyarsk is celebrating Maslenitsa - a true Russian holiday which is preserved from the heathen times. 

‘Water taxi’ to appear in Moscow

This summer ‘water taxi’ will appear in Moscow.

Celebration of Tuvan New Year - Shagaa-12

Celebration of Tuvan New Year is to take place in Tuva in February, 21-24 

Tourists will feel more comfortable in Moscow

A special travel guest card and tourist information centres will appear in Moscow