Tourism in Abkhazia has been an important part of its economy. Visiting Abkhazia is technically illegal under the Georgian law, by which the Georgian government prohibits foreigners from entering the disputed territory.[citation needed] Abkhazia continues to be accessible for tourists coming from the Russian side of the Abkhazia–Russia border which is not under Georgian control. Low prices and an absence of any visa requirements attracts Russian tourists especially those who can not afford the vacations in Turkey, Egypt, Bulgaria and other popular Russian touristic directions.[1][2]