In the first nine months of 2026, more than 12,000 Americans entered Russia. This figure represents a decline of 712 compared to the same period in 2025, according to statistics reviewed by RIA Novosti.
The influx of US citizens was unevenly distributed across the year: over 2,740 arrived during the first quarter, more than 4,400 in the second quarter, and 5,300 in the third quarter. Tourism accounted for the primary purpose of visit for 5,235 Americans, while 4,613 made private trips, 1,823 arrived for business purposes, and 153 entered as service personnel.
In comparison, the first nine months of 2025 saw over 2,500 Americans in the first quarter, more than 4,800 in the second, and nearly 5,800 in the third. The total number of US arrivals during the reporting period decreased by 712 compared to last year.
Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko stated on November 6 that inbound tourism to Russia had increased by 17.5% in the first nine months of 2026, with travelers most interested in regions featuring developed tourism and transport infrastructure. He noted that Moscow region, Moscow, and Tatarstan were key drivers of this growth, aided by electronic visas and a visa-free regime with China.
