The Italian authorities in 2015 are going to give the people of Russia about 500 thousand visas - on 300 thousand less than last year. According to the Consul General Percapella Papadia de Bottini, the Russians have less to travel to Italy in connection with the decline and irregular cash courses.
"During the crisis, including currency changes, decreased tourist activity. We expect to issue in this year the Russians have at least 500 thousand visas. Although the results of last year they were issued 800 thousand", - was stated by the Consul General of Italy in Russia de Bottini.
According to his statement, it is difficult to calculate how many visits will be in the current quarter, because many inhabitants of Russia at the hands remain valid visas, including those issued 2010. "But, of course, there is a sudden regression of the number of accesses to us," he said.
Also, the Italian Ambassador in Russia Cesare Maria Ragalini told reporters: "We should think what can be done to greatly improve the situation with tourism and increase the number of tourists". He said that this may contribute to the exhibition "Expo-2015", held in the current quarter in Italy. "Ticket "Expo" to receive the visa it will be even easier," said the Ambassador, "Interfax".
EXPO 2015 is an international exhibition that is held in Milan from 1 may to 31 October 2015. Its theme is "Feeding the planet. Energy for life". By monitoring the initiators, the event will be attended by about 20 million people and 145 States.
At the St. Petersburg international financial forum on may 22 of last year, it was decided that Russia will take part in EXPO 2015. The Russian exposition will be devoted to food security. Her motto "Russian field. Grow in peace. Cultivated for the future". It is expected that Russia will spend on participation in Milan exhibition about billion.