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Moscow, the capital of Russia, is now becoming the new and affordable luxury destination of Europe for Indian tourists. In fact, in the first 6 months of 2025, an increase of up to 40 percent has been recorded in the number of Indian tourists coming here. Earlier, the first choice of Indian tourists used to be Europe, Asia and other countries. Now Moscow has created its identity in terms of culture, modernity and hospitality. In such a situation, let us tell you today why Moscow is becoming the new choice of Indian tourists.
Why is Moscow becoming the choice of Indians?
The biggest reason for the increasing popularity of Moscow is the e-Visa system which has now become very easy for Indians. Earlier it was quite difficult to get a visa for Russia, but now any traveler can get a visa online in four days. For this, hotel booking and invitation letter is no longer required like before. Apart from this, direct flights from India to Moscow and cheap travel packages are also attracting Indian tourists. At the same time, a special Indian Vibes in Moscow guide has been released for Indians in Moscow, in which information about Indian restaurants, temples and special places to visit is also given.
India Russia’s old friendship is also becoming a reason
The long-standing friendly relations between India and Russia are also a major reason for the increase in tourism. The popularity of Indian music, yoga and Bollywood films still remains in Moscow. Every year programs like India Fest and Yoga Day are organized in Moscow, in which a large number of people participate. At the same time, during the Summer in Moscow Festival of 2025, many events related to Indian culture were organized, due to which Indian tourists feel a sense of belonging.
Effect of tourism visible in hotel booking
In the first seven months of 2025, the number of foreign guests in Moscow hotels increased by 14 percent. The special thing is that Indian tourists made maximum bookings in premium hotels. According to the report, 94 percent of hotel bookings in summer were by travelers from non-CIS countries. Whereas last year this figure was 85 percent. Apart from this, Moscow Government is taking many steps to connect with the Indian tourism industry. Moscow Tourism Committee has participated in major travel events of India. Apart from this, this year OTOAI Convention 2025 was also held in Moscow, in which more than 250 Indian tour operators and travel professionals participated.
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