Published on: 2026-10-02
Source: Moscow Government – Правительства Москвы –
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Analysts from the capital Tourism Committee conducted a survey among foreign travelers who visited Moscow this summer. In July and August, 600 guests from countries far abroad participated. The survey was held in popular public spaces of the city, including Zaryadye Park, Izmailovsky Kremlin, Manezhnaya Square, Arbat Street, VDNH, and others. Guests from China, India, Middle Eastern countries, and Southeast Asia shared how they planned their trip, which places they wanted to visit, and how satisfied they were with their stay.
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Foreign tourists highly appreciated their summer trip to the capital. The average satisfaction level was 8.5 out of 10. Most of the respondents visited Moscow for the first time. Among guests from Middle Eastern countries, nine out of ten had never been to the Russian capital before. Overall, every fifth participant in the survey visited the city again. The highest proportion of such tourists was noted among guests from India and Southeast Asian countries — 30 percent each.
The majority of foreign guests this summer—68 percent—were travelers under 35 years old. Every fifth tourist arrived with children, most often older than six years.
For 60 percent of foreign guests, Moscow was the originally chosen destination for their summer trip: they did not consider several options. First and foremost, travelers were attracted by the wide range of attractions and leisure options. When planning the trip, they also relied on recommendations from acquaintances and inspiring content.
On average, foreign guests planned to spend eight days in Moscow. Tourists from Saudi Arabia stayed longer — about 10 days. The most popular place in the travelers’ plans was Red Square: 89 percent of respondents intended to visit it. Arbat Street was included in the program of 60 percent of guests. Among other popular leisure options were a river cruise on the Moscow River, the Great Moscow Circus on Vernadsky Avenue, and VDNH.
Preferences varied depending on the country and region. For example, 70 percent of tourists from Middle Eastern countries, in addition to attractions, chose entertainment, spectacular venues, and active recreation. These included the cable car and zipline on Sparrow Hills. The Great Moscow Circus on Vernadsky Avenue was also popular among guests from Middle Eastern countries: 48 percent of respondents planned to visit it — almost every second person.
Tourists from China showed more interest than others in the State Tretyakov Gallery: it was included in the plans of 34 percent of those surveyed. Visitors from India and Southeast Asian countries were more likely than others to plan a visit to VDNKh.
Forty-seven percent of foreign tourists took part in city summer events. Every tenth visitor attended festivals and celebrations, which proved to be especially popular among guests from Middle Eastern countries. Travelers from China more often chose concerts and music festivals, while tourists from India favored gastronomic events. Additionally, 68 percent of foreign guests explored Moscow’s evening and nightlife.
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