Russia, officially called the Russian Federation is a country in Eastern Europe and North Asia.
A large-scale drone attack on Russian regions early Monday morning led to temporary restrictions at eight Russian airports, forcing the diversion of over 50 flights bound for Moscow. The disruption affected major hubs, including Vnukovo, Domodedovo, Zhukovsky, and Sheremetyevo, […]
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The number of Schengen visas issued to Russian citizens in 2024 has surpassed 550,000, marking a 25% increase compared to the previous year, despite strict EU sanctions. This data was revealed during a meeting of the EU Council of
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Despite ongoing sanctions imposed by Western countries following the conflict in Ukraine, numerous international airlines continue to operate flights to Russia in 2025. Several major carriers, including Emirates, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, Air China, and El Al, maintain regular
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Russian and Myanmar airlines have reached an agreement to launch direct flights from Moscow to Myanmar in 2025, Myanmar’s Foreign Minister Than Swe announced. The necessary approvals for flights to the Russian capital have already been obtained. “I believe
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ZONT Hotel Group has reported a 21.6% increase in revenue compared to 2023, exceeding 5 billion rubles. The company attributes this growth to the continued expansion of domestic tourism and improvements in service quality and internal management processes, leading
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On the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the EU Council adopted a new sanctions package targeting Russian aviation, further tightening restrictions on air travel connected to Russia. The latest measures extend the existing flight ban to
In Russia, there aren’t any “unsafe” or extremely dangerous airports, but some airports do present unique challenges for pilots due to their geographical features, weather conditions, and the specifics of their approach routes. 7 Most Challenging Airports in Russia:
For travelers looking for a new way to move between Russia and Turkey, a fresh option is now available. Turkish transport company Luks Yilmaz has announced the launch of a direct bus route between Rostov-on-Don and Alanya, offering a
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Another key metric used to assess the scale of an airline’s operations is the number of destinations it serves. Russian airlines could easily claim a spot in the global top 10 based on this criterion. Here are the top
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As of the beginning of 2025, Russian airlines have just under 700 aircraft, with some planes, like certain Airbus Neo models, being retired, while others return to service. The following is the ranking of Russian airlines by fleet size:
In 2024, Russian airlines carried 111.3 million passengers, making up approximately 2.25% of the global aviation market. However, Russia’s air travel industry is growing at a slower pace than the global average, with a 5.6% increase in passenger traffic
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The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued a directive advising foreign airlines to avoid flying over Russia’s Airspace. This recommendation follows the crash of an Embraer E190 aircraft operated by AZAL in Aktau, Kazakhstan, and the preliminary
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Around 30 Russian airlines, representing over a quarter of the country’s domestic passenger traffic, could face bankruptcy in 2025 due to escalating financial pressures. The news, reported by Russian daily Izvestia, highlights the severe challenges small and medium-sized carriers
The new terminal of Baikal International Airport, located in the capital of the Republic of Buryatia, Ulan-Ude, is scheduled to open in November 2024. According to the press service of Yury Trutnev, the Russian Presidential Envoy to the Far
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This morning, an Avro RJ-100 aircraft (EP-MON) from Iranian airline Mahan Air was operating flight W55116 from Tehran to Grozny, the capital of the Chechen Republic. Around 11 a.m., the crew was set to land on runway 08. However,
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