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Maslenitsa 2020 will be held from February 24 until March 1 in Russia. The main events for the public will be organized on the weekend of February 29 and March 01. The culmination of the holiday is Sunday, March 1th. What to do and whare to go on Maslenitsa in Moscow? Visit one of the places where folk festivals will take place, try pancakes and (if you wish) take part in the celebration. There will be many fun contests and entertainment on this day.

Nearly 3.5 million foreign tourists came to Russia last year for the World Cup. Russia was visited by football fans from 32 countries of the world. But not all of them returned to their homeland.

According to information available on the Internet, about 12 thousand foreign tourists did not leave Russia as of January 1, 2019. Their stay in Russia has become illegal since December 31, 2018. This number has decreased by approximately two times, including by the efforts of various public services.

Venice introduces a pre-booking system (entrance ticket) for visiting the city for tourists. Entrance to the city will be paid. The number of tickets (for visiting the city) may be limited. The cost of admission can be up to 10 euros.

According to Mayor Luigi Brugnaro, this step is aimed at tracking the number of visitors, managing the flow of tourists and making the city “more comfortable for life” (“... not to make money”).

Have you ever been on vacation in Hawaii? Nearly 10 million people visited the Hawaiian Islands last year and they were completely satisfied with their vacation. It's time for you to plan a vacation trip to the islands.

Nearly 10 million people visited Hawaii last year. This is half a million more than in the previous year. You can expect to spend your vacation in Hawaii this year will want even more lovers of the sea, sun and beaches.

City Day in St. Petersburg is celebrated in the second half of May. This is the largest city holiday in St. Petersburg. It is celebrated on a large scale in recent years.

A trip to Venice will probably cost more soon. A new tourist tax is planned to be introduced in Venice. It is assumed that the tax will take effect from July 2019. The tax is from 2.5 EUR to 10 EUR per person (depending on the season). At the peak of the tourist season (including the Venice Carnival), tourists will pay more, at other times - less.

November does not make us happy with good weather in most countries. This means that we have to warm ourselves with interesting events, talking with friends and traveling. Our list of events will help you come up with the direction of your next trip.

Citizens of many countries need to get a visa to visit Russia. At the same time, residents of 18 countries can get an e-visa. E-visa greatly simplifies obtaining a permit. You can do it yourself, via the Internet, and usually for free.

Citizens of the following countries can receive an electronic visa (2018):
Algeria
1. Bahrain
2. Brunei
3. India
4. Iran
5. Qatar
6. The People's Republic of China
7. The Democratic People's Republic of Korea
8. Kuwait
9. Morocco
10. Mexico

The ski season in Courchevel is scheduled to open on December 7 in this (2019) year. There is not much time left before the season, so you should hurry if you plan to ski here. It is better to buy plane tickets and book a hotel room in advance.

Most likely, only some of the highest slopes will be open first. The best time for skiing will come sometime later.

Airline tickets to Geneva can be bought here - - http://air.visit-plus.com (Next to the field indicating the number of passengers, you can choose a business class, if necessary.)