Belarus became the leader among the CIS countries in the number of bookings in hotels in St. Petersburg

More than 20 thousand Belarusian citizens stayed in hotels and other collective accommodation facilities in St. Petersburg (Russia) in the first half of the year - this is the highest figure among the CIS countries. This information was announced in the Association of Tour Operators (ATOR), which unites specialized companies from various regions of the Russian Federation, reports sb.by.

ATOR said:

- More and more tourists come to the Northern capital from Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Belarus and other CIS countries. Direct flights, visa-free entry and a familiar language simplify travel, but come here not only for the sake of recreation.

According to statistics, in the first half of 2026, 20.4 thousand citizens of Belarus, 3.8 thousand citizens of Kazakhstan and 3.7 thousand citizens of Uzbekistan stayed in hotels and other collective accommodation facilities of St. Petersburg. The top five also included Azerbaijan and Kyrgyzstan.

St. Petersburg has long-standing ties with the CIS countries: residents of these countries come here to visit relatives, meet friends, combine business trips with walks around the hospitable city. From Belarus to the Northern capital of Russia you can come by train, bus or car, including on weekends. According to St. Petersburg tour operators, Belarusians are in demand excursion programs for three to four days, and interest in trips to the regions of the Silver Necklace is growing.

Belarus entered the top 10 countries by number of seats on international flights from Russia in the winter season