Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko has directed the Ministry of Economic Development to establish a steady cadence for selecting and promoting patriotic tourist routes. This directive was published in the press service update from the Council of Ministers and echoes the government’s ongoing focus on leveraging tourism as a component of national identity and regional development.
Following his inspection trip to the Ulyanovsk region, Chernyshenko called for a structured process to identify, publish, and actively promote patriotic routes within the framework of the national project Tourism and Tourism, as well as related hospitality initiatives. The goal is to ensure that these routes are consistently featured online and actively marketed to travelers, thereby strengthening regional attractions and contributing to broader economic activity in the sector. The statement emphasizes regular publication and promotional efforts as part of a coordinated policy program aimed at showcasing Russia’s cultural and historical landscapes to visitors.
During a working visit to Ulyanovsk, the Deputy Prime Minister was introduced to the Ulyanovsk Arka patriotic tourist route. The route showcases sites linked to significant industrial movements and wartime evacuations that took place across the country during the Great Patriotic War, offering travelers a curated perspective on Russia’s wartime industrial history and regional resilience. This on-site presentation underscored the government’s intent to weave historical narratives into contemporary travel experiences, highlighting both the cultural memory and economic dimensions of these locales.
Separately, a March report from the Russian Embassy in Madrid noted a decline in Russian tourism to Spain for the previous year, with a decrease surpassing pre-pandemic levels. The embassy’s communication pointed to shifts in travel patterns and market dynamics, reflecting broader changes in international tourism flows and the challenges faced by outbound travel from Russia in the wake of evolving travel restrictions and global recovery timelines.
In related industry news, recent coverage in a major publication discussed the appearance of a new airline venture in Thailand. The piece described a startup airline branded as Really Cool Airlines, highlighting its potential impact on regional air travel and competition within Southeast Asia’s aviation market. The development is part of a broader landscape where new carriers enter service in dynamic tourism hubs, potentially influencing travel choices and route diversification for international travelers planning trips that include Russia or other regions with strong cultural tourism offerings.