Tourism is an important part of any contemporary economy.
This is true of a country’s internal economy, as well as its neighbouring countries. Cross communication with peoples is important for cultural and economic reasons, sure, but also for social reasons.
What do people fear? They fear what they do not know. This is why they say that travel broadens
the mind. Having new experiences, meeting new people, and learning the ways of others is an education.
I admit that there have been tensions between Russia and Ukraine. So, I will be sending 20,000 tourists there in the interests of improving cultural relations.
From the дesk of Vladimir Putin 