  Yerevan among most popular cities for Russian travelers this summer May 22, 2018 - 10:46 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Armenian capital city of Yerevan is among the 5 most popular destinations for summer holidays among Russian tourists in the CIS space. The rating by tourist service Tvil.ru is compiled from the analysis of requests and reservations for the period between June 1 and August 31, 2018. Accordingly, Yerevan turned out to be one of the leaders in terms of cultural trips in the CIS among Russian tourists in the reporting period, with Astana (Kazakhstan), Minsk (Belarus), Almaty (Kazakhstan) and Baku (Azerbaijan) also making it to the top 5. According to the analysis, tourists book summer trips to Yerevan for an average of 4.5 nights and spend 2500 rubles (apx. $41) per day. The results of the survey further reveal that Yerevan attracts travelers with architecture and gastronomy, daily tours and museums. Yerevan is this year celebrating the 2800th anniversary of its foundation. Events marking the capital's birthday have been organized in the various parts of the world, with many more to follow in the upcoming months.   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 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.Ex-President: Only removal of “defeatist” rulers can save Armenia Former Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan has shared a message on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.Pashinyan: We must stop searching for homeland, we have found that homeland Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has shared a message on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. |
