Baku in Top 5 popular CIS cities among Russians

Baku has once again entered the list of the most popular cities among Russian tourists.

Popular tourist portal TurStat determined the most popular CIS cities among the Russian tourists for travel during May holidays. Minsk, Tbilisi, Almaty, Baku and Astana are in Top 5 cities of the CIS, popular among Russian tourists this year.

Rating is compiled by the data of the hotel booking.

Russian tourists come to Baku on average for 3.5 days and pay for accommodation at the hotel $ 60 per day, according to TurStat.

Unique culture and history, delicious food and wine and plenty of adventures are awaiting travelers in Azerbaijan.

The capital Baku is on the Caspian Sea, but also home to oil drilling derricks and futuristic skyscrapers. The Caucasus Mountains are as earthy as you can get, peppered with traditional elevated villages such as Lahic, where subsistence farming and traditional art forms still alive. And then there is fire. Everywhere. From the permanently alight natural gas ‘flaming mountain’ of Yanardag to fire worshippers’ temple Ateshgah, both on the Absheron Peninsula. And as for air, just head to the omnipresent mountains, ideal for visiting any time of year, whether summer or winter.

But beyond its nature, which is key reason for the tourism, the people of Azerbaijan are wonderfully welcoming and hospitable.

Neighboring Russians choose Azerbaijan as their travel destination for many reasons. First of all the Land of Fire does not require visa for Russian tourists to enjoy the country.

Azerbaijan is also a perfect destination for Russian tourists, because of its people’s very friendly attitude towards Russia. Here Russian-speaking tourists have no problem with communication, as Azerbaijanis speak Russian well enough to help with any difficulties.