Recovery of International Tourism in Russia and China after the COVID-19 Pandemic

Abstract

This article focuses on the development of international tourism in Russia and China during and after the pandemic. The study aims to identify trends and specific features of the post-pandemic recovery process of international tourism in the context of Russian-Chinese bilateral cooperation. Expanding tourist exchanges with China, one of Russia’s key tourism partners that implemented strict pandemic restrictions, is directly aligned with Russia’s economic interests in developing bilateral cooperation. The authors examine the impact of the pandemic on China’s tourism industry, considering the phased introduction of COVID-19 restrictions from 2020 to 2023. The article also addresses its effect on inbound tourism in Russia, highlights the unique features of the global tourism industry’s revival, and outlines the factors, directions, and geography of resumed tourist flows between Russia and China within the current stage of their interaction. Special attention is given to measures taken in cities and regions of the Russian Far East to enhance the country’s tourism appeal.

Keywords

• global tourism
• international tourism in russia
• international tourism in china
• post-pandemic period
• post-pandemic economic recovery
• russian-chinese cooperation
• russian-chinese tourism