The tourism season in Crimea is collapsing as Russian tourists are massively canceling their reservations, despite the peninsula being a traditional summer destination.

The Dutch government has backed a Swedish proposal to restrict Russian tourists from travelling to the European Union.

A hovercraft accident on Russia's Lake Baikal, the world's deepest lake, has resulted in the deaths of five Russian tourists. The incident turned a tourist excursion into a tragedy.

A record number of Russian tourists are visiting Vietnam, attracted by increased direct flights, visa policies, and affordable prices, with one city reportedly "occupied" by them.

Russian media, including St. Petersburg newspaper Fontanka, extensively reported on Russian tourists stranded at Helsinki-Vantaa airport, covering both their initial dissatisfaction and later gratitude.

A visa-free policy implemented by China has led to a more than 60% increase in inbound Russian tourists to Northeast China's Heilongjiang province over the past six months.

A shopping center in Lappeenranta, Finland, is facing difficulties with vacant retail space and is undergoing corporate restructuring. The city is looking to attract industrial businesses to compensate for the loss of Russian tourists.

Efforts to isolate Crimea are intensifying, impacting bridges and trains, leading to a reduction in fuel rations to 20 liters per car per week. The tourist season in Crimea is collapsing as Russians massively cancel reservations, while Z-channels criticize Putin.

Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard has expressed deep criticism towards EU countries that continue to allow Russian tourists to enter.

Russian tourists are increasingly visiting Heihe, China, contributing to the bustling activity of its morning market and local economy.

Passengers described days of anxiety as they received little clarity or assistance from either the cruise operator or the Russian Embassy in Qatar.

North Korea's 'luxurious' Wonsan Kalma coastal resort, initially planned as a major tourism project, has become a laughingstock as it now only admits Russian tourists, excluding all others.

The European Commission announced on June 5 its intention to tighten Schengen visa requirements for Russian citizens. This move comes amid political backlash against France, Italy, and Spain for continuing to receive large numbers of Russian tourists.

Hundreds of thousands of Russian tourists continue to receive visas to Europe annually despite the ongoing war in Ukraine, sparking anger in Sweden.

The number of Russian tourists visiting Europe is steadily increasing, with EU countries issuing over 620,000 visas to Russian citizens in 2025, a 10.2% increase from 2024, primarily from Italy, France, and Spain.

The Russian ambassador to Cyprus stated that EU sanctions have led to an annual revenue loss of over €1 billion for the Cypriot economy due to the lack of Russian tourists, prompting calls from Cypriot businesses for their return.

Americans stranded in Dubai face repeated flight cancelations as State Department urges U.S. citizens to leave the Middle East due to escalating conflict.

A video showing Russian tourists fleeing a 'controlled snow avalanche' has gone viral on social media, capturing the dramatic moment of the event.