Overview
- The Agency for Strategic Initiatives, the Economic Development Ministry and the Center for Strategic Research staged a Moscow showcase where regions presented inbound offerings vetted by Russian experts and foreign tour operators.
- ASI and Rossotrudnichestvo signed a cooperation agreement to launch the Znatok Rossii training program and a multilingual digital platform in 2026, with diplomats to promote regional products at Russian Houses worldwide.
- Deputy Minister Dmitry Vakhrukov said Russia expects to overcome payment inconveniences for visitors next year, as officials pursue a goal of 16 million inbound trips by 2030.
- Finalist packages target key markets including China and India; Yugra’s Red Dragon route for Chinese travelers is priced at roughly 10–12 thousand yuan for a 4–6 day stay.
- The Altai Republic received a finalist award and has begun a winter-tourism media campaign as federal promotion and other support measures for the winners roll out in 2026.