“This greatly expands the possibilities for the implementation of tours, the segment of consumers becomes wider, as the weekend falls and significantly more people will be able to participate.

The cost is also clear, not limited.

That is, less than 25 thousand rubles will also receive their 20% cashback.

Duration - until January 10, that is, the New Year holidays are included next year, ”he said.

At the same time, the expert believes that the program should be extended "up to and including the May holidays."

“But the fact itself is very useful, and for consumers it is a good incentive to go on a trip: 20% is a very serious cashback both for business and for the regions, since all regions can participate,” Barzykin added.

Earlier, the Russian government extended the tourist cashback program until January 10, 2021.

The corresponding decree was signed by Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin.