More than 400 thousand Russians have a property in Bulgaria. Such information was provided by Boyko Kotsev, Bulgarian ambassador to Russia, according to ee24.com citing focus-fen.net.
The Ambassador stressed that Russians loved to travel to Bulgaria, because this country could offer quality and varied holiday at any time of year. In 2014, Bulgaria will actively advertise its spa and wellness resorts in Russian exhibitions. The program "Bulgaria - a country of health" is planned to promote new tourism destinations among Russians.
Last year 700 thousand tourists from Russia visited Bulgaria. Compared with 2012, the tourist flow increased by 14%, while the number of coming children grew by 47%. Meanwhile, the Bulgarian embassy runs the pilgrimage program. Russian Orthodox people will get an opportunity to visit ancient monasteries in Bulgaria. Special camps for Orthodox children will be opened on the coast of Black sea.