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

The Russian government extended the Keshbek program for tours in Russia until January 10, 2021, according to the Cabinet's website. The maximum amount of the return for the trip was increased to 20 thousand rubles.

The minimum cost of the ticket is not limited in any way.

“Now not only hotels and tour operators, but also tourist aggregators will be able to participate in the program. The dates of the beginning and end of sales of travel agencies with cashback will be later declared by Rosturism, ”the explanatory note to the government decisions says.

The trip can still be paid only by the Mir card, the cashback should return to it within five days.

Context:

The first stage in the sale of tours in Russia with a cashback lasted from August 21 to 28. The main condition of the program was that the trips purchased during this period should take place before the end of 2020. The minimum cost of the ticket was 25 thousand rubles. Tourists could return to 15 thousand rubles from the cost of the trip.

What does it mean:

As part of the second stage of the program, Russian tourists will be able to receive compensation for traveling on New Year's holidays.