Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the recent announcement by Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding the implementation of a reciprocal visa-free policy for Chinese tourists, which is expected to significantly boost tourism from China to Russia during the upcoming National Day holiday [3][4]. Group 1: Impact on Tourism - The visa-free policy is anticipated to attract more Chinese tourists to Russia, leading to a new peak in travel during the National Day holiday [4]. - Following the announcement, there was a more than sixfold increase in the search volume for Russian travel products on the Tongcheng travel platform within one hour [5]. - From January to August 2025, ticket booking heat for flights from major Chinese cities to Russia increased by over 20% year-on-year, with Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Murmansk, and Kazan being the most popular destinations [5]. Group 2: Market Response - The Qunar index indicates that the ticket search volume for flights to Moscow and Saint Petersburg doubled year-on-year, with searches from Beijing to Saint Petersburg increasing threefold [5]. - Spring Tour expressed confidence that the visa-free policy will lead to a significant increase in cross-border travel between China and Russia, with expectations of a substantial rise in tourist numbers during upcoming holidays [5][6]. - Tuniu reported that Russia has consistently been a popular choice for outbound travel, with a nearly twofold increase in user trips to Russian destinations during the summer compared to the previous year [6].