The Directorate of Tourism, Government of Maharashtra, held a meeting with the Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Mumbai to strengthen tourism cooperation between Maharashtra and St. Petersburg.

Discussions focused on Government-to-Government collaboration, promoting Maharashtra as a preferred destination for Russian travellers, exploring joint tourism initiatives, and facilitating direct air connectivity between Mumbai, St. Petersburg, and Moscow.

The meeting was attended by Mangesh Joshi, IAS, Director, Directorate of Tourism, Government of Maharashtra, Santosh Jadhav, Joint Director, Sushil Pawar, Assistant Director along with representatives from the Consulate General of the Russian Federation  (Mumbai), Vladislav Morozov, Vice Consul, Matvei Fetisov, Vice Consul (Economic Issues).

Together, Maharashtra and Russia are fostering tourism, cultural exchange, and global connectivity.