Yerevan among most popular cities for Russian travelers this summerMay 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 | 17 bridges collapse as a result of floods in Armenia As a result of floods in Armenia’s northern Lori and Tavush provinces, 17 bridges, including five large ones, have collapsed. Ex-mayor of Karabakh capital arrested in Yerevan Ex-mayor of the Nagorno-Karabakh city of Stepanakert David Sargsyan has been arrested for 20 days. 269 people evacuated amid severe floods in Armenia’s north According to the Interior Ministry, 269 people have been evacuated from their homes in Lori and Tavush provinces. Armenian delegation participating in NATO PA session The delegation is headed by Andranik Kocharyan, the chairman of the standing committee on defense and security matters. |