According to the world tourism organization, Russia occupies one of leading places in the world in the field of international tourism.
The top 20 countries by number of visitors of the Russian Federation for tourism in 2014 entered Belarus (43225 people), Ukraine (41349) and Brazil (27142 person)
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For leisure in Russia you don't need a passport and visa, therefore you do not need to spend their time and money. No language barrier and You don't have to carry a PhraseBook or to spend time and money on courses for accelerated learning of the target language. The most popular time to visit, for example, St. Petersburg is the white nights. In Russia you have the opportunity to attend concerts,performances by visiting musicians and actors, a variety of events with free admission and more.
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Stay in Russia can not be called cheap. Accommodation, food and entertainment also require expenses. Example: the trip to Sochi, only the fare will cost, which would be enough to rest in Egypt, which will include flight routes and meals on all inclusive. In addition, top resorts and vacation spots in Russia become a favorite place for scammers and pickpockets.
Weather in Russia rarely match what they say on TV.
The ratio of pros and cons clearly on the side of staying in Russia. So, if you are not attracted to foreign countries, welcome to Russia.
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