Bangkok, June 13 -- Thailand remains a favourite for Russian tourists, but Vietnam has seen a dramatic surge in demand with a 140 percent increase in visitors this summer, according to Artur Muradyan, Vice-President of the Russian Tour Operators Association and CEO of Space Travel.

More than 6.4 million Russians are expected to travel abroad this summer, a significant jump from 5.15 million in the same period last year, Muradyan said at the le'TO 2025 annual tourism awards briefing.

This growth is being driven by several factors, including a stronger rouble and lower airfares across many destinations, he added.

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