After Germany and 47 other partner countries, Moscow has decided to resume flights from France, a first since the start of the pandemic.
Since the end of July, Moscow and St Petersburg have been accessible several times a week from Paris or Nice, with direct flights. As a reminder, e-Visa is still suspended for RussiaHowever, certain types can obtain visas at the embassy, for imperative reasons.
Coincidentally, this decision comes at a time when the EU and Russia are considering lifting the travel restrictions (quarantine, tests, etc.) currently in force for vaccinated travellers, by recognizing each person's health passport. France remains reluctant to recognize the Russian vaccine, further blocking discussions.
Russia is a popular destination for French travelers. In 2019, around 1.5 million French people visited Russia, representing an increase of 10% on the previous year. The main reasons for visiting are cultural tourism, business tourism and snow tourism.
The French are attracted to Russia by its cultural richness, thousand-year-old history and magnificent landscapes. Russia is home to many historic sites and monuments, such as the Moscow Kremlin, St. Basil the Blessed Cathedral and the Iversky Palace. The country is also rich in museums, such as the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg and the Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts in Moscow.
Russia is also a popular destination for business travellers. The country is a global economic powerhouse and hosts numerous conferences and business events. The French are also attracted to Russia for its job opportunities.
Finally, Russia is a popular destination for snow travellers. The country boasts numerous ski resorts, including Sochi, Krasnaya Polyana and Nizhny Tagil. The French are attracted to Russia for its snowy winters and world-class ski slopes.
Airlines operating between France and Russia
The two main airlines operating between France and Russia are Air France and Aeroflot. Air France offers direct flights to Moscow and St. Petersburg. Aeroflot offers direct flights to Moscow, St. Petersburg, Sochi, Kazan and Novosibirsk.
Other airlines operating between France and Russia include Transavia, Ural Airlines and Utair. Transavia is a low-cost airline offering flights to Moscow and St Petersburg. Ural Airlines is a Russian airline offering flights to Moscow, St Petersburg, Sochi and Kazan. Utair is a Russian airline offering flights to Moscow, St Petersburg, Novosibirsk and Irkutsk.
Future prospects
Air traffic between France and Russia is set to continue growing in the coming years. Russia is a popular tourist destination, and more and more French people are visiting the country. The development of the Russian economy should also boost air traffic between the two countries.
Airlines operating between France and Russia should therefore continue to invest in their fleets and services. They should also offer new destinations and more competitive fares.
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