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The Russian Embassy reported that South African competent authorities are providing maximum assistance in investigating the murder of Russian citizen Anatoly Nizovtsev, who died on November 5 during an armed attack on a highway while traveling from Johannesburg to Kruger National Park. No suspects have been detained yet; his wife Elena survived and is receiving consular assistance.
Otabek YusupovThe Russian Embassy in Pretoria reported that Elena Nizovtseva, the wife of Anatoly Nizovtsev, a tourist killed during an armed robbery, was not injured, contrary to earlier reports of an eye injury. She is staying at a hotel in Pretoria and is receiving consular assistance. Police are investigating the version that a gang specializing in highway robberies may have been involved.
Aziz KarimovAfter an armed attack on Russian tourists on a highway in South Africa, in which 66-year-old Anatoly Nizovtsev was killed, the Association of Tour Operators of Russia issued safety recommendations. Tourists are advised not to travel independently to remote areas, avoid night journeys, and use organized transfers. Tour operators are not seeing mass cancellations of booked tours.
Otabek YusupovThe Association of Tour Operators of Russia has assessed the rise in airfare for the New Year holidays: compared with early December, tickets are on average 70–80% more expensive. At the same time, due to stagnating demand for domestic tourism, airlines have become more flexible, and minimum fares are sometimes lower than last year's.
Aziz KarimovbeOnd has suspended scheduled flights from Male to Munich, Zurich, Milan and Riyadh until November 30, explaining the decision by
Otabek YusupovThe Association of Tour Operators of Russia clarified that organized tourists from Russia in Goa are not subject to migration checks: they vacation for 10–14 days and depart on schedule. At the same time, three Russians who overstayed their visas were previously deported from the state, and 76 foreigners have been expelled from Goa since the beginning of 2026.
Aziz KarimovExperts of the Association of Tour Operators of Russia reported that mass-market cheap offers shortly before departure have practically disappeared: operators have stopped buying excess capacity and calculate demand more accurately. Early booking was named the optimal way to save.
Aziz Karimov
