Russia Tourism News
Moscow Domodedovo Airport outlines passenger terminal expansion plans
Moscow Domodedovo Airport has concluded a contract for construction of a second segment of its passenger terminal, with a deadline is December 2016. Upon completion of the works the airport complex area will be broadened nearly double by 235,000 square meters and, taking into account the ongoing project aimed at expanding the first segment of the passenger terminal, will make up to 500,000 square meters.
WTTC 2014: Russia must reform to maximise Sochi tourism boost
Russia needs to ensure it has the right policies in place to make the most of the tourism legacy presented by the Sochi Olympic Games. That is according to World Travel & Tourism Council president David Scowsill, the authority on the economic and social impact of the global travel industry.
UK-Russia Year of Culture 2014 under way
The British Council and the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs have announced the biggest ever programme of UK cultural projects to take place across Russia and an unprecedented showcase of Russian culture in the United Kingdom. The 2014 UK-Russia Year of Culture will celebrate the rich and diverse cultural heritage of both countries.
Second bomb strikes Russian city of Volgograd
A second suicide bomb has hit the Russian city of Volgograd in two days, with the latest strike on a trolleybus killing at least 14 people. The incident follows an attack yesterday on the central station in the city which claimed 17 lives.
Siberia set to become a hot new travel destination
Once perceived as desolate and inaccessible, the world’s image of Siberia is beginning to change. As travel connoisseurs seek new, exciting and unspoiled places to relax, play and explore, Siberia is emerging as an uncrowded alternative to traditional adventure tourism destinations. Now, thanks to a specialist tour company, 56th Parallel, experiencing Siberia’s wonders is easier and more luxurious than ever.
Russia admits FIFA World Cup overspend
Officials in Russia have revealed the preliminary budget for holding the FIFA World Cup is almost twice what it projected when it won the bid in 2010. Russia will host the competition – considered the largest single sport event – in 2018, having beaten England and joints bids from Portugal/Spain and Belgium/the Netherlands.
Tourism in Russia contributes more to GDP than automotive manufacturing
The travel and tourism industry in Russia is bigger than the size of automotive manufacturing industry and directly supports almost as many jobs as the financial sector.
Russian Railways board sums up 2012 locomotive operations
The Board of Russian Railways held a meeting at head office to discuss the results of the Company’s locomotive operations during the first half of 2012.
Russian Railways announces additional Sapsan services between Moscow - St. Petersburg
To ensure that demand for passenger transport between 24 August 1 to September 2012is met, Russian Railways is laying on additional Sapsan high-speed services between Moscow - St. Petersburg - Moscow.
Russian Railways’ infrastructure carries 99.8 million passengers in July 2012
Russian Railways’ infrastructure carries 99.8 million passengers in July 2012, up 4.9% on July 2011.
Russian Railways invested 224m in modernising rail infrastructure on Sakhalin Island
Russian Railways continues to implement its investment project to modernise the Company’s rail infrastructure on Sakhalin Island. In the first half of 2012, capital expenditures on the project amounted to 223.9 million roubles.
Russian Railways: Aeroexpress services launched in Vladivostok
The first new Aeroexpress electric train services between Vladivostok and Knevichy airport were launched on 20 July as part of an intermodal passenger transport project.