Susdal (AFP) – In the historic town of Suzdal, a few hours’ drive from the capital, Moscow, Russian tourists pose in front of a traditional domed church. Millions of Russians spend their summer break at home this year as Western sanctions and travel restrictions shut the country off from most European tourism destinations. Towns like Suzdal are benefiting from the uptick in domestic tourism, however, and Moscow aims to boost domestic traveller numbers to 140 million per year by 2030.
