After Russia's temporary visa-free policy for Chinese citizens was announced on December 1, it quickly triggered enthusiastic reactions within Russia, especially in the Russian tourism industry. According to a report by Russia's “Lianta” network, Alexander Bragin, chairman of the Russian Association of Tourist Information Service Providers, said that implementing a visa-free policy for Chinese tourists is news that the Russian tourism industry has been waiting for a long time. Maya Lomidze, executive director of the Russian Travel Agents Association, said in an interview with TASS that after implementing the visa-free policy, the number of Chinese tourists visiting Russia will increase by at least 30%. Bragin said that if business travel is taken into account, the number of Chinese tourists is likely to double.

After Russia's temporary visa-free policy for Chinese citizens was announced on December 1, it quickly triggered enthusiastic reactions within Russia, especially in the Russian tourism industry. According to a report by Russia's “Lianta” network, Alexander Bragin, chairman of the Russian Association of Tourist Information Service Providers, said that implementing a visa-free policy for Chinese tourists is news that the Russian tourism industry has been waiting for a long time. Maya Lomidze, executive director of the Russian Travel Agents Association, said in an interview with TASS that after implementing the visa-free policy, the number of Chinese tourists visiting Russia will increase by at least 30%. Bragin said that if business travel is taken into account, the number of Chinese tourists is likely to double.