Belarus has emerged as one of the most sought - after international destinations for Russian travellers' late winter breaks as stated by BelTA, Belarus’ largest news agency.
The country has emerged as a top destination for Russian tourists during February and March 2026, Leading a 42% surge in overall foreign holiday bookings. Driven by extended holidays (February 20 - 23, March 6-9), Belarus attracts visitors coming from the Russian Federation with easy travel, no visa/language barriers, and popular agro - tourism, with the country boasting over 1.400 farm tourism estates located in the most picturesque places.
Russian travellers are demonstrating particular interests in nearby countries, with Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan standing out as preferred choices. Demand for these destinations has grown by 89% year - on - year, reflecting the appeal of cultural proximity, convenient transport links, and diverse tourism offerings.
Key Features of the Surge Russian Travellers attracted by Belarus:
• Top Destination Status: Along with Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, Belarus is a preferring nearby destination for Russian tourists, offering easy travel, no visa/language barriers.
• Soaring Demand: Bookings for near - abroad destinations including Belarus have grown by 89% year - on - year.
• Appeal Factors: Proximity, convenient transport links such as flights, trains from Moskow and St. Petersburg and similar services like Yandex Taxi, make Belarus a popular destination.
• Tourism Offerings: High interest in agro - tourism estates, health resorts, and cultural/historical excursions as reported by BelTA.
With regard to other markets for Russian travellers, beach resorts have also recorded strong momentum. Egypt, Indonesia, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, and Vietnam collectively posted a 78% increase in bookings, highlighting sustained enthusiasm for warm - weather leisure during the last winter season.
Excursions - focused travel is gaining traction as well. China reported a 66% rise in interest for Russian tourists, underscoring a broader shift towards cultural and sightseeing experiences.
Overall, the most popular destinations among Russian travellers for the period include Belarus, China, Thailand, the United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam. At the same time, domestic tourism continues to expand, with more travellers choosing to explore destinations within Russia alongside their international trips.
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https://tvbrics.com/en/news/belarus-leads-surge-in-russians-overseas-holiday-travel-for-late-winter-breaks/
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