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- Russia introduced tourist tax from 1 January 2025.
- The Russian government has introduced a new tourist tax from January 1, 2025, to replace the previous resort fee.
- Now, travellers staying in hotels and other accommodations will have to contribute an additional 1 per cent of their lodging costs.
- This is the start of the plan to bolster regional tourism infrastructure.
- The tax was introduced as part of amendments to the Russian Tax Code in July 2024.
- Under the new plan, the tourist tax will begin at a rate of 1 per cent in 2025 and will be increased to 3 per cent by 2027.
- Many regions, particularly those with established or emerging tourism industries, have already adopted this initiative.
- Russia has also officially dropped export duties on anthracite, coking coal, and thermal coal starting January 1, 2025.
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