OREANDA-NEWS  The flow of tourists from Russia to Uzbekistan in 2024 may be increased by 2 times, up to 1.46 million people, follows from the decree of the country's president Shavkat Mirziyoyev, which is available to RIA Novosti.

According to official statistics, the number of Russian citizens who visited Uzbekistan for tourist purposes in 2023 increased by 25.8 percent compared to a year earlier, to 714.2 thousand people.

The resolution approved the forecast indicators for attracting foreign tourists in 2024 – up to 9.96 million people (+1.5 times compared to 2023). In particular, the tourist flow from Russia is planned to increase to 1.46 million people this year. So. to double the number of guests from our country.

In accordance with the document, a program of measures to attract tourists from the Russian Federation to the republic has also been approved. In particular, it is planned to implement the "Year of Tourism of Uzbekistan in Russia" program, conduct "Travel to Uzbekistan" promotions in major Russian cities, and introduce a system of transport discounts for tour operators.