Published:  12:33 Thursday - April 04, 2013

Russia currently ranks first in the world, in terms of its visitors to Vietnam as they are granted visa exemption for their less than 15-day stay in the country.

According to a survey, more than 174.000 Russian visitors came to Vietnam in 2012, up 70 percent compared to the same period last year.

Major Vietnamese and Russian travel agencies offer unique tours to Vietnam for Russian visitors who often spend twice more than those from other countries.

The number of Russian visitors is expected increase by to reach 50.000 a year.

VOV