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Turkey also attracts the attention of tourists, art lovers. According to estimates, about 250,000 tourists each year come to Turkey for art events. Especially in Istanbul, met with an interest in the growing focus on art activities. Concerts, art galleries, collections and historical background of Turkey, the tourists prefer Turkey for their trips for art makes it easier.

Youth and Sports Day, celebrated every year on May 19, the national holiday of the Republic of Turkey and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. May 19 1919, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk in Samsun and Bandirma steamboat day in the war of independence was accepted to this day.These day was a gift as a holiday from Atatürk to the Turkish youth.

Young people these days, Atatürk offered to them in their teens enjoy and celebrate the beauty remembers. Every year on May 19 Youth and Sports Day is celebrated all around Turkey with sports shows and ceremonies.

The number of foreign tourists coming to Antalya in winter exceeded 1 million. In winter, this year reached the highest number of tourists. Russian tourists in Turkey recognized the winter tourism. The number of Russian tourists in the winter months this year reached 64 thousand people. Central and Northern European countries have also re-discovered that Antalya. These tourists with sightseeing the ruins of Antalya, Cappadocia tours, and also participated in the Aegean culture.

Visa-free countries, Russia added on to go. Procedures for citizens of the Republic of Turkey with the Russian Federation on mutual travels agreement, entered into force as of today.

Application in the number of Russian tourists coming to Turkey this year, 3 million 4 million. 300 thousand 500 thousand and the number of Turks from Turkey to Russia is expected to go.

Under the agreement the two countries' citizens not exceeding 30 days within 90 days, travelers will not be subject to a visa application.

T.C. Culture and Tourism Ministry and T.C. Istanbul Governor's Office under the auspices of the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality and the support of TIM; Shopping Centre Investors Association (AYD), Shopping Centers and Retailers Association (AMPD), and United Brands Association (UBA) in coordination with Istanbul Shopping Fest (ISF), Istanbul, the world's shopping, culture into the entertainment center.