Russian Tourists Spend $49 Billion Abroad as Overseas Travel Nears Record High

Russian tourists spent an estimated $49 billion on overseas travel in 2025, bringing international tourism expenditure close to the record level recorded in 2014, according to Interfax, citing Russian Union of Travel Industry (RST) President Dmitry Gorin. According to Gorin, the tourism industry has adapted rapidly despite the challenges created by the pandemic, international restrictions, and sanctions. Russian travelers spent approximately $49 billion during foreign trips in 2025.