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Industry Experts to Reveal Where Russians Are Traveling This May

RIA NovostiTuesday, April 21, 2026

The Russian Union of Travel Industry (RUTI) will host a press conference this week, outlining expected travel patterns for the upcoming May holiday period. Key industry figures, including Svetlana Goncharova, co-head of the RUTI cruise commission, and adventure tourism committee member Valery Britaus, will present the data.

The briefing will cover several major trends. Analysts are set to detail the most sought-after domestic destinations within Russia and identify which international locations are drawing significant interest from Russian tourists for the short break.

A specific focus will be the start of the river cruise season. The conference will highlight popular itineraries and discuss the growing segment of adventure and expedition cruising. Experts will present information on routes to remote areas such as the Kuril Islands, Sakhalin, Wrangel Island, and Cape Dezhnev.

Accreditation for the event is mandatory for all media representatives. Journalists must apply in advance via accreditation@ria.ru and present both a passport and valid press credentials for entry. The Russia Today International Multimedia Press Center, located at 4 Zubovsky Boulevard in Moscow, reserves the right to deny accreditation without providing a reason.

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