TEHRAN – The visa-free tourist travel agreement between Iran and Russia has led to an increase in Russian tourism companies visiting Iran, an Iranian tourism expert has said. 

Mostafa Shafiei Shakib stated that the cancellation of group visas has facilitated this increase in visits.

However, the Russian travel market for Iran has not yet reached its full potential, especially when compared to China, he added. 

More time and advertising are necessary to increase the number of Russian tourists traveling to Iran, he suggested.