Russian citizens can visit Montenegro visa-free until October 31Travel Options for the Velvet Season BudgetSeptember marks the start of the velvet season, characterized by a decrease in tourist crowds and more affordable service costs. Photo: commons.wikimedia.org by Диего Дельсо, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ MontenegroDomestic and Short-Term International Trips (Up to 100,000 Rubles)For this budget level, domestic tourism is a primary recommendation. Expanded Budget Options (Up to 150,000 Rubles)Increasing the budget to 150,000 rubles opens access to all-inclusive package tours in Turkey and Egypt. Destination Budget Category Key Feature/Limit Krasnodar Territory, Abkhazia Up to 100k RUB Modest hotels, ~6 days Turkey, Egypt Up to 150k RUB All-inclusive, economy level Montenegro High Budget Visa-free until Oct 31Specific Destination ConsiderationsMontenegro is a notable option for autumn travel due to the visa-free entry policy for Russian citizens valid through October 31. However, travel to the Balkans traditionally requires higher financial investment and precise budget calculation compared to other economy options.