Resume: In this study, we briefly describe the global market of tourism. We will report the general situation and trends of tourism sector in Russia, and give some macroeconomics indicators. We will consider and analyze the main indicators of inbound and outbound tourism in Russia. And namely: the evolution of number of tourists arriving to Russia; arrivals to Russia by regions; arrivals to Russia by purpose; and, particularly - by business reason and Leisure&Culture reason. We will try to explain, why an international tourists utilize so less the air transportation. And we will compare expenditures between business tourists and leisure travellers. Within above said we will consider the situation related with inbound tourism in Russia. After that we will notify what are principal destinations for Russian tourists and pay a special attention to arrivals of Russian tourists to Spain. Separately, we will describe types of accommodation in tourist industry of Russia. After all we come to the conclusion.

Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena

Facultad de Ciencias de la Empresa