“This program will start soon - on the night of August 20-21 at 00:00 Moscow time. And it will last exactly one week and end at midnight on 28 August, ”he said.
According to him, the program is designed for tourists who use the services of tour operators, and for those who travel independently.
“According to our estimates, about 3 million people will take part in it. Participants will receive, in accordance with this program, a refund in the amount of 5 to 15 thousand rubles. This is up to 20% of the trip cost. At the same time, the trip must be completed by the end of this year, ”he stressed.
He noted that all regions of Russia are participating in the program.
“But for several of the most congested ... trips will be available with this benefit from October 1 until the end of the year,” he added.
Chernyshenko explained that in order to participate in the program from August 21 to August 28, you need to go to the portal mirputeshestviy.rf, choose a tour or hotel accommodation for a period of four nights at a cost of 25 thousand rubles.
“And all that remains is to pay for the trip with a card of the national payment system“ Mir ”and already participate in the program,” said the Deputy Prime Minister.
On July 22, Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin announced that the government has allocated funds to compensate for the costs of tourists who will decide to rest in a number of Russian regions by the end of the year.
Later, he signed a decree, according to which cashback will be credited for the purchase of tours around the country for at least five nights and their payment with a Mir card.