  Yerevan among top 3 destinations for Russia's near abroad travelers September 11, 2017 - 14:41 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Yerevan was among the top three most popular destinations in the near abroad among air travelers from Russia in January-June 2017, experts from Tutu.ru tourist service have announced. The near abroad usually refers to the newly independent republics (other than Russia itself) which emerged after the dissolution of the Soviet Union. The Armenian capital is generally a preferred route for tourist from Russia. In the near abroad section, Moldova (Chisinau) is leading, with the Georgian capital of Tbilisi also making it to the top three, Lenta.ru reports. Among destinations of far abroad, Israel was most in demand, followed by Turkey, in particular, Antalya and Istanbul. The most popular European cities among air travelers from Russia in the reporting period were Prague, Larnaca (Cyprus) and Munich. The average prices for air tickets from Russia reportedly fell by 15-20% in the first half of 2017 year-on-year.  Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says.   Partner news |  Latest news Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan  A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia.Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan.Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment.CSTO recognizes Armenia’s sovereign right to withdraw Tasmagambetov has said that if Armenia decides to leave the organization, “it will be the sovereign right of Armenia.” |
