YEREVAN, AUGUST 19, ARMENPRESS. For the second consecutive summer Armenia has become the most popular tourist destination for Russians, according to OneTwoTrip’s survey which was conducted for TASS.

8,5% of all sold airline tickets were in the direction of Armenia.

Italy and Turkey are also among the top tourist destinations for Russians.

Georgia, which was earlier the top 3rd destination, is now ranked 5th after direct air communication with Russia was suspended on July 8.

The top 10 popular destinations also include Spain, Uzbekistan, Germany, Tajikistan, France and Kyrgyzstan.

Edited and translated by Stepan Kocharyan