What should a tourist do if he cannot get to the beaches of Turkey and Egypt, but does not feel like visiting Russian resorts? Use one of most popular tourist destinations in 2016... They were chosen by the Skyscanner website, designed to search for low-cost flights, based on a study of statistics from recent years.
Here are 10 countries that are expected to receive an influx of Russian tourists in 2016. Countries where you can go instead of Turkey and Egypt.
10. Georgia
A land of medieval architecture and stunning landscapes. The capital of the country, Tbilisi, is a mixture of old and new architecture, where the Zion Cathedral and the Narikala fortress coexist with modern hotels, khinkal and cafes. An air ticket from Moscow to Tbilisi (one way) will cost 6,149 rubles.
9. Moldova
Not far from Chisinau there are the famous Cricova wine cellars, which store 30 million liters of wine. A tour of them usually ends with a tasting of 3-5 types of red and white wine. Moldova is also known for the most beautiful 10-meter waterfall - near the village of Saharna and the monastery of the Holy Trinity. Airfare to Chisinau - from 2,922 rubles.
8. Belgium
Brussels is home to the Chocolate Museum, where you can watch the sweet mass turn into the famous chocolate shells. There is also entertainment for beer lovers - a tour of the De Halve Maan Brewery Museum in Bruges. Tasting is included in the ticket price! A flight from Moscow to Brussels will cost 8,027 rubles.
7. Japan
This country may be the seventh number in the 2016 travel ranking, but it is always number one for travelers looking for an extraordinary experience. For fans of Japanese comics, there is a direct road to the Manga Museum in Kyoto, art lovers - to the Tokyo Kabuki-za theater, and those who prefer to explore new scientific innovations - to the interactive "Museum of the Future" Miraikan in Tokyo. The price of an air ticket from Moscow to Tokyo - from 26 870 rubles.
6. Canada
For those who love active entertainment, the Graus Mountain Resort in Vancouver awaits. Spend your holiday skiing, paragliding or snowboarding. An air ticket from Moscow to Vancouver costs from 28,599 rubles.
5. Lithuania
Those who love impressive sights should visit the castle of Gediminas, the founding father of Vilnius. The museum, housed in the castle tower, hosts an exhibition that includes reconstructed models from the 14-16th centuries. And tourists with children will enjoy visiting the zoo in Kaunas, where you can see rare species of monkeys, as well as predators, mammals, exotic birds and even snakes. A ticket from Moscow to Vilnius costs from 5 858 rubles.
4. Cambodia
The country is known for numerous ancient temples and the stunning beauty of the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh. In the same city, there is the National Museum, which contains over 14,000 ancient exhibits and samples of folk life. The price of a ticket from Moscow to Phnom Penh is from 30,412 rubles.
3. Romania
The vast and varied landscapes of Romania, with a large number of castles and churches, will not disappoint connoisseurs of a measured and relaxing holiday. And if you get tired of wandering around Dracula's Castle in Transylvania, you can go down to the underground sanatorium, which is located in the salt mine in Turda, or visit the Bucharest Botanical Garden. The price of an air ticket to Bucharest from Moscow is 10 897 rubles.
2. Slovenia
Three sights of Slovenia are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. These are the Shkotsian Caves - a system of caves with natural bridges, windows and stalagmites of various shapes, prehistoric pile settlements in the Alps (surprisingly, but the timber used for their construction has survived in exceptionally good condition) and the former mercury mine in Idrija (one of the largest in the world) ... Air travel to Slovenia will cost from 13 798 rubles.
1.Iran
Emerging from international isolation, the country is preparing for the "tsunami" of foreign tourists. Their attention will undoubtedly be drawn to attractions such as palaces and mosques in Isfahan. For example, the Imam Mosque has a unique acoustics: in one corner you can hear what a person is whispering in another corner. The Chehel Sotun Palace of Forty Columns, built in the 17th century, is richly decorated with frescoes depicting the palace life and battles in which Shah Abbas II participated. A flight to the most popular tourist destination in Isfahan from Moscow costs from 17,737 rubles.