A photo exhibition entitled "Sights of Myanmar" has opened at the airport. The event is being held as part of the Days of Myanmar in St. Petersburg. By decision of St. Petersburg Governor Alexander Beglov, cooperation with the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, along with the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, has been recognized as a priority area of ​​international activity for the Government of St. Petersburg. 

In the pictures at Pulkovo, passengers will be able to see the Royal Palace in Mandalay, the Mergui Archipelago, and the world's largest marble statue of Buddha. Myanmar is a unique subtropical nature, picturesque islands, sandy beaches, and a rich cultural heritage.

"I hope that today's exhibition will allow you to imagine how diverse and beautiful Myanmar is. In order to visit Myanmar, Russian tourists only need a foreign passport. A visa to visit Myanmar is not required for 30 days,"  said Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Myanmar to Russia Thit Lynn Oung,  "If there is constant air traffic between our countries, our citizens will constantly visit each other, our friendship will develop."

"Myanmar has huge tourism potential both for residents of the Northern capital and for all Russians. Myanmar is famous for its unique architecture, magnificent tropical nature and original cultural traditions. I hope that in the future we will see the opening of a direct flight from St. Petersburg. Without a doubt, it will be in great demand and will increase the attractiveness of Myanmar as a tourist destination,"  noted the greeting on behalf of the member of the Government - Chairman of the Committee on External Relations of St. Petersburg Evgeny Grigoriev.

"Southeast Asia is a promising region for cooperation. Myanmar is a country with high tourism potential. In combination with the launch of electronic visas to Russia, the opening of direct flights between St. Petersburg and Myanmar will in the future give impetus to the growth of mutual tourist flow and economic cooperation,"  noted Asiyat Khalvashi, Director of Aviation Commerce at Northern Capital Gateway (the operator of Pulkovo Airport).