Hotel occupancy down to average 50% in third quarter, with 'sharp drop' in Russian arrivals.
Russians staying home for football festival while the country also sees as influx of visitors who might otherwise come to Thailand
Tourist chiefs in Thailand have stressed the importance to them of visitors from the eastern regions of Russia.
Beijing proposes tours to neighbouring Khabarovsk region which wind the clock back to the Communist era.
More than 400 volunteers from across Russia on Sunday cleaned up the world famous lake.
Tourist numbers from Siberia rising as economy improves following 2014 downturn
Transit passengers from 20 countries will be allowed 72 hours in Russia without the hassle of obtaining a visa.
750-metre long 'cable car' link between Russia and China across Amur River.