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Since June 30, 2025, entry to Russia has become much easier for citizens of visa-free countries. Thanks to the new ruID mobile application, the entire paperwork process — from submitting an application to receiving a QR code - can be completed online in just a few minutes.
Kazan Gabdulla Tukai International Airport has announced the launch of regular flights with Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates. Starting from December 4, 2025, passengers will be able to fly from Kazan to Abu Dhabi three times a week, which will create new opportunities for tourism development and strengthening ties between the two regions.
Tatarstan offers outdoor recreation: more than 60 glamping sites in picturesque locations are available in the region. A convenient guide with the best complexes has been prepared for tourists, and tour operators can create non-standard tour products, offering to combine eco-holidays with a rich event poster of the summer season.
The jubilee V International Tourism Forum "Travel!" was held in Moscow, which for the first time received international status. The event was attended by representatives of 438 organizations from Russia and 9 foreign countries, and the central event was a plenary session with the participation of the Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation. Dmitry Chernyshenko and a large-scale exposition of Tatarstan, where the guests got acquainted with the national cuisine, learned the Tatar language and created souvenirs.
More than 2,000 tourists received information support in the branded tents of Visit Tatarstan during the June holidays. Tourist volunteers help guests at two venues in Kazan — at the Kamala Theater and on Bauman Street, providing maps and information about the sights.
At the international tourism forum "Travel!" Tatarstan has concluded strategic agreements with a Chinese company and the Ulyanovsk region, which will strengthen the region's promotion on the international market and create new opportunities for tourists.
At a meeting with the Venezuelan delegation headed by Vice Minister of Tourism Ramon Finol, the prospects of launching regular or charter flights between the capital of Tatarstan and Venezuela were discussed. The negotiations were a continuation of the April agreements on the development of tourism cooperation between the regions.
The Republic of Tatarstan participates in the international tourism forum "Travel!" at VDNKh, presenting its key destinations and unique cultural traditions. Interactive workshops, presentations of famous nature reserve museums and the opportunity to get acquainted with the rich heritage of the region are waiting for guests.
On July 7, Mahan Air opens direct flights from Kazan to Tehran, offering weekly flights lasting 3 hours. The presentation of the new flight for Tatarstan tour operators, which took place today, highlighted the tourism potential of Iran with its 28 UNESCO sites. 11 tour operators of Tatarstan have already received permission to organize visa-free group tours to Iran in 2025-2026.
The RT State Committee on Tourism held a meeting with the Embassy of the Dominican Republic to strengthen tourism ties. The guests appreciated the republic's tourism opportunities and shared their experience in organizing study tours for tour operators to the Dominican Republic.