Tourists from China are again flocking to Russia thanks to a new decree granting them visa-free entry.
Their return is being welcomed by Russia’s struggling tourism industry even as it revives familiar frictions with locals.
— The Moscow Times (@MoscowTimes) Jan 24, 2026
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