Chinese tourists flock to Vladivostok taking advantage of visa-free entry to Russia

Vladivostok has seen 1.8 million tourists since the start of the year, nearly returning to the visitor levels recorded before the COVID-19 pandemic. Sergey Dmitrienko, First Deputy Head of the City Administration, reported these figures during the 11th Eastern Economic Forum. He attributed the growth to improved transport accessibility and the visa-free regime established between Russia and China. Sergey Dmitrienko, First Deputy Head of the City Administration: Growth in attendance was ensured by transport accessibility and the visa-free regime between Russia and China.