The creation of mobile applications for travel in Russia was discussed at the State Council.

      June 11, 2026 16:28 Society As part of the "Travel!" forum in Moscow, an expanded meeting of the State Council's commission on tourism was held, chaired by the governor of Primorsky Krai, Oleg Kozhemyako. Participants discussed current issues of digitalization in the industry, the expansion of visa-free tourism, and the simplification of border crossing procedures. Oleg Kozhemyako mentioned at the meeting the necessity of creating mobile applications for the convenient travel of foreign tourists across Russia. "Electronic applications should be convenient for foreign tourists with access to bank cards and tourist services, showcasing the rich palette that Russia offers from Kaliningrad to Vladivostok. So that foreigners can choose a route in the app, arrive, and use the necessary services," emphasized the commission chairman. The international forum "Travel!" brought together 5,000 participants. The main theme of the event is "Time to Travel: A Variety of Experiences Available to Everyone." It was previously reported that Gleb Nikitin presented the best practices for tourism development in the Nizhny Novgorod region at the "Travel!" forum. NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" has channels on Telegram and MAX. Subscribe to stay updated on the main events, exclusive materials, and timely information. Copyright © 1999—2025 NIA "Nizhny Novgorod". When reprinting, a hyperlink to NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" is mandatory. This resource may contain materials 18+