Iran ambassador hails breakthrough in Iran-Russia tourism cooperation

Sanaei, who was speaking in a live interview with Russian radio broadcaster Vesti FM, said the number of tourists in 2015 doubled in comparison to the that a year ago, according to IRNA.

The Iranian tourists now, apart from Moscow, visit other Russian cities such as Saint Petersburg and Sochi, the ambassador said.

Iran has also attracted a large number of Russian tourists with its tourism attractions in Isfahan, Shiraz, Persepolis and Kish Island, the ambassador said.