On Issue of Current Development of Tourism between Russia and China

Abstract

The article is devoted to Russian-Chinese tourism cooperation. It noted that this cooperation is a promising direction in the development of relations between Russia and China. The article examines the state of development of Russian-Chinese tourism cooperation, reveals the factors that attract Chinese tourists to Russia. It tells about the growing trend of Chinese interest in Russian tourist destinations. The article pays attention to the importance of the Russian-Chinese tourism forums held every year, as well as the importance of the “Visit Russia” tourism office. It talks about the successful work of the Russian tourism association “World Without Borders” and the Chinese Association of travel companies. The article reveals a number of unresolved problems in the development of the Russian-Chinese tourism industry, and also indicates the measures taken by the Russian and Chinese governments, which led to activity in the development of Russian-Chinese bilateral tourism. Prospects in the development of tourism in Russia and China, as well as measures to restore the tourism industry after the Covid-19 pandemic are considered.Aim. To investigate present status and development of Russian-Chinese tourism.Tasks. To analyze present status of development of Russian-Chinese relations in the field of tourism, to identify their features and problems; to find out opportunities of Russian tourism market focused on Chinese tourists and possible ways to develop tourism between two countries.Methods. This article is created based on empirical methods such as comparative analysis, as well as theoretical research methods such as deduction, the method of historical analysis, statistical methods, general logical methods (analysis and synthesis).Results. The research showed great importance of cooperation between Russia and China in the field of tourism for two countries. This cooperation contributes to the growth of incomes of local population due to creation of a large number of new jobs, the improvement of communication and information infrastructure and an increase in level of involvement of countries in globalization processes. The results of the research are based on the analysis of data obtained from various available sources, including official statistics.Conclusion. The importance of cooperation between Russia and China in the field of tourism and in the development of both Russian and Chinese economies in the XXI century is great. It seems to us that it is the merit of both Russian and Chinese governments supporting development of partnership relations in the field of tourism.