俄罗斯经济发展部多边经济合作与特别项目司司长孔德拉季耶夫表示，俄罗斯计划到2030年将入境外国 游客数提升至1600万人次，其中中国游客预计有570万人次。俄罗斯旅游运营商协会执行总裁玛雅·洛米 泽预测，2026年夏季中国赴俄旅游人数将比去年同期增长约30%。 与此同时，俄罗斯游客纷纷将中国列为旅行目的地，形成赴华旅游热潮。三亚市旅游和文化广电体育局 的数据显示，俄游客占三亚入境游客的40%以上，中俄互免签证实施刚满一个月，三亚大东海旅游区日 均接待俄游客超过3000人次。三亚酒店2024年接待俄罗斯入境游客约17万人，2025年增至35万人，增势 迅猛。 新华社莫斯科/成都/海口2月18日电题：中俄互免签证下的"新鲜事" 新华社记者 俄罗斯导游多布罗柳博夫从业20多年，最近发现一件新鲜事：在俄罗斯许多热门景点，工作人员及餐馆 服务员总是问他一些中文词的写法和读法。 多布罗柳博夫90年代曾在中国留学，一口流利的中文让他在中国社交媒体上广受欢迎，人们亲切地称 他"阿杜"。他告诉记者，俄罗斯旅游从业者向他请教中文时满脸认真，"他们是为了更好地服务中国游 客"。 2025年9月和12月，中俄先后向对方试行免签政策， ...

Core Insights - The bilateral tourism between China and Russia is projected to grow significantly, with a 1.5 times increase in tourist flow expected in 2024, reaching 2.8 million people [2][3]. Group 1: Policy Support and Infrastructure - The expansion of tourism is supported by policies from both governments, emphasizing the importance of tourism development [3]. - A visa exemption policy for ordinary passport holders from Russia will be implemented from September 15, 2025, to September 14, 2026, facilitating travel for business, tourism, and family visits [3]. - The number of fixed flights between China and Russia is expected to exceed 4,600 from October 2024 to January 2025, averaging over 380 flights per week [3]. Group 2: Quality of Tourism Exchange - The nature of tourism exchanges has evolved from simple sightseeing to deeper, experiential, and diversified interactions [4]. - Russian tourists are exploring not only major cities like Beijing and Shanghai but also cultural sites in Yunnan and Sichuan, while Chinese tourists are venturing beyond traditional routes to experience unique natural attractions [5]. Group 3: Cultural Understanding and Language Learning - Increased tourism is fostering a deeper understanding of each other's cultures, with interactions such as shopping and cultural experiences becoming common at border cities [6]. - There is a growing interest in learning each other's languages, with nearly 113,000 students in Russia studying Chinese and over 150 higher education institutions in China offering Russian language programs [6]. Group 4: Future Prospects - The potential for future tourism exchanges is vast, with further cooperation on the Eurasian Economic Union and the Belt and Road Initiative expected to enhance connectivity [7]. - Advances in digital technology will create more immersive travel experiences, and the younger generation's interest in foreign cultures will continue to drive demand for in-depth tourism [7].

Core Viewpoint - The Chinese government has announced a visa-free policy for Russian passport holders from September 15, 2025, to September 14, 2026, which is expected to significantly boost inbound tourism from Russia to China [3][4]. Group 1: Visa-Free Policy Impact - The visa-free policy allows Russian citizens to enter China for business, tourism, family visits, and transit for up to 30 days without a visa [3]. - Following the announcement, there was a nearly 100% year-on-year increase in flight searches from Moscow on the Qunar platform, with peak searches reaching nearly four times the usual volume [3]. - Russia is currently one of the top three source countries for inbound tourism to China, and the new policy is anticipated to lead to a substantial increase in Russian tourists visiting China [3][4]. Group 2: Tourism Trends and Preferences - In the recent summer tourism market, Russia ranked among the top five source countries for inbound tourism to China, with a 150% year-on-year increase in inbound travel orders from Russia on the Ctrip platform since July [3][5]. - Popular destinations for Russian tourists in China include Beijing, Shanghai, Sanya, Guangzhou, and Harbin, indicating a preference for major urban and scenic locations [3][5]. - The growth in Russian inbound tourism is attributed to improved transportation networks and ongoing enhancements in tourism infrastructure and services between China and Russia [5]. Group 3: Cultural and Economic Exchange - The visa-free policy is expected to facilitate deeper cultural exchanges and human interactions between China and Russia, potentially leading to a new era of bilateral tourism [5]. - Historical data shows a significant increase in mutual tourism, with Chinese tourists to Russia reaching 1.0394 million in 2024, a 209.3% increase year-on-year, and 1.5035 million Russian tourists visiting China, a 115.1% increase [5].