Source: People's Daily Online-International Channel
Moscow, January 3 (People's Daily Online) -- A few days ago, the Moscow Municipal Tourism Committee held a New Year's event for Chinese media in Moscow and held a symposium with visiting Chinese media representatives to discuss the bright prospects for China and Russia to further deepen exchanges and cooperation in tourism, culture, media and other fields.
Yevgeny Kozlov, chairman of the Moscow City Tourism Committee, said that Moscow has always been committed to facilitating the travel of Chinese tourists, and since August 2023, Russia and China have not only resumed the group visa-free mechanism, but also added Chinese signs in some important public places, including transportation facilities.
The New Year's Bazaar "Gum" in the middle of Moscow's Red Square. Photo by People's Daily reporter Sui Xin
"In Moscow, you don't have to worry about security at all. Regarding the concerns of some tourists about the safety of overseas travel, Kozlov said that thanks to the widespread use of information technology, Moscow has become one of the safest cities. "We plan to invite more Chinese media representatives and self-media bloggers to travel to Moscow and experience the real situation in Moscow," he stressed. We hope to increase exchanges and communication with China and enhance mutual understanding. ”
The New Year's Bazaar "Gum" in the middle of Moscow's Red Square. Photo by People's Daily reporter Sui Xin
Blatter Narmkhanov, Director of the Department of International Cooperation of the Moscow Municipal Committee of Tourism, said that Moscow travel agencies have prepared a wide variety of tourism packages for Chinese tourists, and can also provide customized services. Chinese tourists can find information about Moscow's cuisine, beauty and more in Chinese on the tourist portal "Explore Moscow".
"Moscow has a variety of programs for visitors all year round, and winter is especially special. In particular, he noted that Moscow attaches great importance to the traditional Chinese festival - the Spring Festival. This year, Moscow's main attractions and shopping malls will be decorated with dragon-related mascots.
Tourists experience making commemorative coins at the New Year's market. Photo by People's Daily reporter Sui Xin
On the eve of the New Year, in order to allow tourists from all over the world to better feel the New Year's atmosphere in Moscow and experience the traditional culture of Russia, Moscow's Red Square, the Kremlin, the Bolshoi Theatre, the Arbat Pedestrian Street, Bauman Garden and other scenic spots have been carefully arranged and decorated to create a strong New Year's atmosphere. In addition to the traditional "Gum" New Year's bazaar on Red Square, Moscow has set up dozens of New Year-themed tourist service stations in the city center, where citizens and tourists can not only buy New Year's gifts and tourist souvenirs, taste Russian tea, but also experience a variety of amusement programs and cultural performances.