According to the Unified Interdepartmental Information and Statistical System (UIISS) of Russia, in January-September 2025, Russian citizens made 24 million tourist trips abroad, which is 7% more than a year earlier.
Turkey remains the main destination for Russians' holidays, with 5.3 million trips, despite a 4% decrease in the flow of Russian tourists Followed by Abkhazia and Kazakhstan where the number of visits by Russian tourists soared by 7.6%.
The most substantial growth was observed in Egypt (+33%) and China (+25%), which, according to experts, reflects a shift in the preferences of Russian travelers. This is linked to ruble fluctuations, flight availability, and geopolitical restrictions. According to Rosstat, 1.2 million Russians visited Georgia in 2025.
According to Rosstat, 1.2 million Russians visited Georgia in 2025.
The most popular tourist destinations for Russian citizens are:
• Turkey — 5.3 million
• Abkhazia — 4.6 million
• Kazakhstan — 2.4 million
• China — 1.7 million
• United Arab Emirates — 1.6 million
• Egypt — 1.4 million
• Georgia — 1.2 million
• Thailand — 0.9 million
• Armenia — 0.8 million
• Uzbekistan — 0.5 million
Analysts predict that in 2025, Russian tourist traffic is expected to focus on countries with favorable visa-free policies and competitive prices.
