Russian President Vladimir Putin has directed the government to boost the maximum tourist cashback for trips to the Far East, raising it to 40,000 rubles. The decision aims to support travelers who purchase a paid tourist product and plan to visit a constituent entity within the Far Eastern Federal District. The instruction emphasizes that the cashback increase should be implemented by September 30, and it is presented as part of a broader effort to stimulate domestic tourism and regional accessibility for residents and visitors alike. This move is reported by TASS and reflects the government’s focus on making travel to Russia’s eastern regions more affordable and attractive for citizens and guests from other parts of the country. Source attribution: TASS.
In the government’s official communication, the order directs the authorities to ensure the payment can cover up to 40 thousand rubles to partially reimburse the cost of a commercially available tourist product purchased by a citizen who intends to undertake a trip to a region within the Far Eastern Federal District. The message outlines the eligibility framework and confirms the aim to expand support for travelers choosing the Far East as a destination, aligning with ongoing efforts to boost regional tourism, stimulate local economies, and enhance accessibility for both residents and inbound visitors. Source attribution: TASS.
On June 9, Putin also gave a directive related to organizing commercially attractive sports events within Russia that feature participation by foreign athletes. The order signals a broader plan to position Russia as a destination for international sports engagement while promoting domestic sporting activities and events that can draw broader audiences. This initiative dovetails with ongoing discussions about supporting mass sports and encouraging citizen participation in athletic activities, including plans to analyze and potentially increase incentives tied to fitness and physical culture programs. Source attribution: TASS.
The head of state emphasized continuing financial support for large-scale sports development and urged consideration of steps to raise public interest in meeting national standards for physical culture, with an eye toward expanding participation and engagement across different regions. The approach reflects a multi-pronged strategy to attract both local residents and visitors to Russia’s sports landscape, while also seeking to create opportunities for international visitors to experience the country’s sports infrastructure. Source attribution: TASS.