KYIV, Sept 12 - The number of Ukrainian tourists to Russia in the first half of 2017 increased by 56.1%, while the number of those who left for Poland decreased by 45.4%.

The relevant data from the State Border Guard Service have been posted on the website of the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade.

The State Border Guard Service of Ukraine recorded 2.673 million Ukrainians leaving for Russia, which is 56.1% more than in the same period in 2016. The largest number of Ukrainians in this period went to Poland - 4.341 million people, which is 45.4% less compared to the first half of 2016, according to the State Border Service.