Over the past five years, only 9% of Russians visited the Schengen countries - VTsIOM
The majority of Russians (77%) have not been abroad for the past five years, and of those who have left the country, only 9% have visited the Schengen countries - Germany, Italy, Spain, France, according to the results of a survey by VTsIOM. At the same time, twice as many Russians (17%) were in places where a visa is not required. Türkiye is the most sought after country. Over the past five years, 8% of respondents have been there, about the same as in the Schengen area.