Russia, officially called the Russian Federation is a country in Eastern Europe and North Asia.
Mahan Air is set to launch direct scheduled flights between Tehran and Kazan starting July 2, according to the press service of the international airport of the capital of Tatarstan. Flights will operate twice a week — on Mondays […]
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Stalingrad Airport is once again the official name of the main air hub serving the southern Russian city of Volgograd. The decision to restore the historic name was recently approved at the regional level, marking a symbolic return to
Turkmenistan Airlines is reinstating regular passenger flights to Russia, with routes from Ashgabat to both Moscow and Kazan set to resume on May 1, 2025. The announcement marks the airline’s return to the Russian market following a temporary suspension
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Vietnam Airlines is set to resume its nonstop Hanoi-Moscow service on May 8, reconnecting Vietnam and Russia with direct flights after a hiatus. This relaunch strengthens the airline’s international presence while enhancing its operational efficiency. Flights to Moscow’s Sheremetyevo
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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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