俄罗斯免签来了 有OTA平台机票搜索激增超8倍

Group 1 - The Russian government has implemented a temporary visa-free policy for Chinese citizens, effective from December 1, 2023, until September 14, 2026, allowing Chinese tourists to visit Russia without a visa [1] - Following the announcement, there was a significant increase in flight searches to Russia, with a reported 8-fold increase in ticket searches on the Fliggy platform within an hour of the policy's release [2] - The policy is expected to boost tourism during the peak winter travel season, particularly around New Year's and the Spring Festival, with projections indicating a record high in travel interest to Russia [5] Group 2 - Popular Russian destinations among Chinese tourists include Moscow, Murmansk, St. Petersburg, Vladivostok, and Irkutsk, with notable increases in flight searches from various Chinese cities [2] - The visa-free policy is anticipated to enhance the competitiveness of Russia as a travel destination, attracting a broader age demographic of Chinese tourists and promoting unique travel experiences such as aurora viewing and winter sports [5] - The implementation of the visa-free policy is also expected to facilitate educational travel, business events, and official visits, strengthening the ties between the two countries [5]