A father and son, who came on vacation from the Urals, climbed the Aibga Ridge but could not come back down. They got lost after they decided to take a shortcut to Sochi National Park.

The SPSO of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia said that the department's rescuers helped a visitor from Yekaterinburg, who together with his 17-year-old son decided to go hiking along the Aibga Ridge, to get down from a mountain near Sochi. Vacationers climbed to an altitude of 1500 meters, but could not get back and called the Emergency Situations Ministry.

The tourists were going to go to the Blueberry Trail, which is located in the Sochi National Park. But because they decided to take a shortcut, they got lost and came to a steep slope, from which they could not descend on their own. Rescuers took them to the territory of “Krasnaya Polyana”, and from there took them to the city.

Earlier it was reported that Russians have become more likely to buy tours that include various excursions.

In some regions of the country, the popularity of glamping has grown several times.

Author: Наталья Чудесатова

Russia's international air service with other countries is expanding. Last year, direct flights were opened with Vietnam, Indonesia and Bahrain.

Tour traffic to Russia from abroad in 2024 increased by more than a third compared to 2023 - up to 4.2 million people, according to the press service of the Russian government.

Citizens of the Middle East and Asia, including Saudi Arabia, UAE, Oman and Qatar, have become more active in visiting Russia.

In 2024, tourist flow to Russia from Southeast Asian countries, in particular from Indonesia and Malaysia, has quadrupled. The PRC and India also show growth: twice and 30% respectively.

The Cabinet of Ministers noted that the effect is given by the previously launched measures: electronic visa, group visa-free travel, promotion of Russia's tourist brand abroad.

The international air communication of the Russian Federation with other countries is also expanding. Last year direct flights were opened with Vietnam, Indonesia and Bahrain. The route network with the PRC, UAE, Uzbekistan and Belarus has significantly expanded.

Earlier it was reported that S7 Airlines is selling tickets at a discount of up to 50%.

Author: Наталья Чудесатова