Published on: 2026-06-03
Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian –
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Beijing, June 3 /Xin Hua/ — On Tuesday in Beijing, a presentation of the tourism potential of the city of Moscow took place, showcasing the rich tourism resources and characteristic projects for summer cultural tourism of the Russian capital.
Advisor-envoy of the Embassy of the Russian Federation in China Andrey Povalyayev noted that an important part of the complex humanitarian ties between Russia and China is constituted by mutual tourist exchanges. Every year, hundreds of thousands of citizens travel to meet each other, discovering and getting to know the natural beauty and lifestyle of the two countries.
The Chairman of the Moscow City Tourism Committee, Evgeny Kozlov, said that the cooperation between Moscow and China goes beyond formal agreements. Many joint projects have already been successfully implemented and received a lively response from the residents of both countries.
According to him, China is occupying leading positions in the growth rate of tourist flow to Moscow among far abroad countries. In the first quarter of 2026, the Russian capital was visited by 130 thousand tourists from China, which is 30% more compared to the same period in 2025.
E. Kozlov also emphasized that Moscow continues to develop partnership relations with Beijing and other provinces of China, expanding the horizons of bilateral cooperation. This autumn, Moscow is already organizing several large-scale projects in Beijing and other provinces of China.
The Deputy Head of the Department of Culture and Tourism of the city of Beijing, Sui Zhenchao, said that the introduction of a mutual visa-free regime between Russia and China continues to bear fruit, and more and more Russian friends are coming to Beijing to experience the beauty of China. And Moscow is attracting more and more Chinese tourists with its rich resources, historical and cultural heritage, and unique urban charm.
Russian national dances were also presented as part of the event, and there was informal communication between representatives of the tourism industry of the two countries.
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