Saint-Petersburg won the most popular outbound destination award at the “Outbound Travel Mart – OTM 2022” in Mumbai, Moscow and Saint- Petersburg were bestowed the title of “Two Cities – A Million Impressions” as a combined destination

LR: Kuzenskaya Julia Vice-President of St. Petersburg Tourism Development Committee; Consul General of the Russian Federation in Mumbai Alexei Surovtsev and Violetta Leonovets – Events and Exhibitions Department – ​​St. Petersburg Convention Bureau

Ms. Victoria Ivanova, St. Petersburg Convention Bureau

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Moscow showcases tourism and business potential of Indian market
Mumbai, September 15, 2022 (GPN) – day three The event for the OTM Mumbai 2022 Bosster Edition ended today on a high note. St. Petersburg becomes the most popular outbound destination India’s largest travel fair “OTM 2022: Gateway to India’s Tourism Market”, Mumbai JIO World Conference Centre at BKC, Mumbai. St. Petersburg prides itself as a diverse tourist destination for Indian tourists.

The exhibition projects and booths of the city on the Neva attract the special attention of visitors. As part of Russian House’s initiative to celebrate the 55th anniversary of sisterhood between the two cities in Mumbai, the city’s Tourism Board presented a colorful presentation of North Venice. , is the second largest city in the country. The city is located next to the Neva River and close to the Baltic Sea and has a population of more than 5 million.

It is the northernmost city in the world, founded by Peter the Great and named after the apostle Saint Peter. Once the home of Russian tsars, it is now known as the cultural capital of the country.

Chaired by Yulia Kutsenskaya, Deputy Chairman of the St. Petersburg Tourism Development Committee, Alexei Surovtsev, Consul General of the Russian Federation in Mumbai, and Elena Remizova, House of Russia in Mumbai At the solemn event, she noted the particular importance of increasing tourism development. The Indian public is interested not only in visiting St. Petersburg, but in Russia as a whole, which is crucial in current conditions.

To achieve this, popular combination routes are offered at the show, such as “Two Cities – One Million Impressions” (Moscow and St. Petersburg) or “Russian Silver Necklace”, It unites 11 districts of the North West Federal District. The special presentations in Moscow and St. Petersburg received enthusiastic responses from Indian audiences and extensive press coverage.

Best things to do in St. Petersburg, Russia:
1. Visit the world-famous Hermitage Museum
2. Watch a show at the Mariinsky Theatre
3. Visit the Gem Egg at the Faberge Museum
4. Take an hour-long canal cruise
5. Discover the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood
6. Walk-in rooftops in St. Petersburg
7. Admire the magnificent architecture of Nevsky Prospect
8. Visit Peter and Paul Fortress Island
9. Taste Russian vodka at Ryumochnye
10. Enjoy a local St. Petersburg craft beer
11. Visit the majestic Catherine Palace
12. Explore Peterhof Palace
13. Spend a day on the Finnish border in Vyborg

Moscow participated in Outbound Travel Mart (OTM), the largest outbound travel exhibition in Mumbai, with a large booth, showcasing its tourism and MICE potential. The event was held at the Jio World Congress Centre from 13 to 15 September.

The Moscow City Tourism Committee is represented by ANO «Moscow Office of Tourism and Hotel Development Projects».Moscow delegation by Ms. Alina Arutyunova, Deputy Chairman of the Moscow City Tourism Committeeheld talks with representatives of the Indian tourism industry to further strengthen relations with India, and organized a special media meeting on Inauguration Day.

Text box: Russia in the eyes of Indian citizens!
1.- This is a prestigious, exotic and fashionable country
2.- Many people aspire to come to Moscow and be the first to know people live in Russia.
3.- According to experts, the establishment of commercial links between representatives of the Russian and Indian tourism industries will help to overcome any obstacles.

Moscow, the capital of Russia, is a vibrant city dotted with some of the most outstanding colorful buildings. From the very beautiful St. Basil’s Cathedral and Red Square to the Moscow Kremlin, there are several buildings in shades of blue, white, red and green. Here are some of the most colorful sights in Moscow that they must visit on vacation in Russia.

Top attractions in Moscow, Russia:

1. Red Square – The gorgeous Red Square in the center of Moscow is the largest square in Europe
2. Moscow Kremlin – Fortress in the city
3. St. Basil’s Cathedral
4. The Cathedral of the Archangel – located between the Great Bell Tower and the Great Kremlin
5. Bolshoi Theatre – the perfect place for art lovers
6. Moskva River
7. Lenin’s Mausoleum: A gloomy attraction on Red Square.
8. Gorky Park – Wi-Fi-equipped Moscow transformed into the hub of a friendlier, friendlier urban space
9. Moscow State University: Once the tallest building in Europe.
10. Tretyakov Gallery: Over 1,300 artworks on display.
11. MIBC (Moscow International Business Center)
12. Farmers’ Markets – Farmers’ market tours, or “rynok,” pass on the sights and smells of the countryside.
13. Winzavod Contemporary Art Center: A former winery, packed with galleries.
14. Central Armed Forces Museum – The former Soviet victory flag raised over the Reichstag in Berlin in 1945 is here.

The growth rate of inbound international travel from India to Moscow exceeds the level of all international outbound travel from India. Therefore, according to the Ministry of Tourism of India, the total number of inbound international tourist arrivals from India to Moscow increased by 15% per year during 2016-2019, and the number of international tourist arrivals from India to Moscow increased by 1.8 times: from 61,400 to 109,000 trips.

During the pandemic, the number of inbound international trips from India to Moscow is expected to decrease to 58,000, but it is worth noting that 48% of Indian tourists visit Moscow twice in 2021. In 2021, tourist traffic from India to Moscow has recovered by 40% compared to pre-pandemic 2019, according to the Federal Office of Tourism.

In the first six months of this year, Moscow welcomed 13,300 Indians. It is expected to reach pre-pandemic figures by the end of 2023. One of the drivers of growth is Russia’s visa policy. In September, President Vladimir Putin supported an initiative to introduce a visa-free regime for groups of foreign tourists. In addition to this, e-Visa applications will be rolled out for 52 countries and India has also enlisted in the military. This is a simplified procedure for submitting documents online.

The Russian capital has all the necessary infrastructure, a high level of service and hospitality, and offers great opportunities for Indian audiences. For example, in autumn 2021, Moscow became the first post-Soviet space city to be included in the Red Michelin Guide. In early 2022, the United Nations (UNO) named Moscow the best metropolis for “quality of life” and “level of infrastructure development”.

Moscow offers holidays for every taste. Lovers of luxury vacations can stay at one of 40 luxury hotels and dine at 69 Michelin-starred restaurants. In the capital, you have the opportunity to taste cuisine from any direction and region of the world in more than 15,000 restaurants. If anyone misses the food of their hometown – more than 20 Indian restaurants serve their guests. Connoisseurs of cultural life in Moscow are waiting for more than 400 museums and exhibition halls, 250 theaters and concert halls, a large number of festival programs, most of which are unique and have no analogues in the world. It’s worth noting that admission to the capital’s museums is cheaper than many museums around the world. Outdoor enthusiasts will also find a place to their liking in the capital: there are many parks and cultural urban spaces.

The capital is considered one of the safest cities – you can easily walk here at night. Its staff of tourist SWATs fluent in many foreign languages ​​are always ready to help.

According to the results of the 2021 sociological survey of the Moscow City Tourism Committee, 71% of Indian tourists are highly satisfied with the trip and are ready to recommend Moscow to their relatives and friends. 48% of Indian tourists visited Moscow twice last year.Finish

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Background information:

About the Moscow City Tourism Committee

The Moscow City Tourism Committee has formed a strong brand, shaping a positive image of the capital as a tourist center on the Russian and international stage. This is implemented through legislative initiatives, congress and exhibition events, image projects in the field of events and tourism.

About ANO «Moscow Tourism and Hospitality Development Project Office»

ANO «Moscow Tourism and Hospitality Development Project Office» carries out image building and marketing projects to promote Moscow as a tourism and cultural center, implementing initiatives to promote the tourism potential of the capital of Russia and abroad, as well as infrastructure projects. All of this contributes to the growth of tourist traffic and the investment of tourism and services in the city’s economy.

The founder of ANO «Moscow Tourism Development Project Office» is the Moscow government.Finish