Russians complain of cold reception in popular tourist destinations

Russian travelers complained of a rather chilly reception in four popular tourist destinations. The list included Spain and France, as well as unexpected Asian destinations like Thailand and Türkiye.

For example, in Barcelona, ​​Russian visitors are often considered noisy. This is a stereotype that residents of the Spanish city have formed about Russian tourists.

In Paris, traditional French snobbery is compounded by wariness, particularly towards travelers from Russia.

As for Phuket (a resort island in Thailand), local residents are generally irritated by the massive influx of foreigners. They also don't like the fact that visitors to the country are actively buying up property on the island.

Russians also complained about unfriendly treatment in Antalya, Turkey. This is because hotel staff there are tired of excessive demands and service requirements, which negatively impacts their attitudes toward Russians.

Tourism industry experts say that basic politeness and respect for local customs can overcome negative attitudes. Russians have also been advised to learn a few phrases in the local language before traveling abroad—this is often enough to break stereotypes and win over locals.

Earlier, a tourist bus driver from Abkhazia explained why he loves travelers from Russia .

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