The press service of the government of the Russian Federation reported that in 2023, the Russian villages of Barentsburg and Pyramid on the Svalbard archipelago in the Arctic were visited by more than 7 thousand tourists. In the future, it is planned to increase the accessibility of settlements for maritime transport, to carry out reconstruction and modernization of infrastructure, including housing stock.
"In order to optimize logistics processes, the issue of regular maritime communication between the Russian Federation and the Svalbard Archipelago is being worked out," the message says.
Today, a number of measures have already been implemented to develop tourism activities in these villages. In particular, it is possible to pay for goods in Russian rubles, as well as accept all international bank cards. In addition, a program for long-term rental of hotel rooms using digital platforms has been developed and put into effect.
The press service of the Tver Oblast government told about the implementation of a number of new investment projects in the Upper Volga region. These include the construction of a tourist complex in the village of Kotechishche. Work has already begun
The Center for Strategic Research, in collaboration with the Association of Tour Operators of Russia (ATOR), has compiled a forecast for the growth of mutual tourist flow between Russia and Iran in 2024
The press service of the Pskov Museum-Reserve reported that a multimedia show will be held on the territory of the Pskov Kremlin from April 26 to May 8. The fortress wall of Dovmont's city will become a huge screen on which the military history of Pskov will come to life
In the summer and autumn, specialists will survey six objects of accumulated environmental damage located on specially protected natural territories of federal significance (SPNA). Based on the results, a decision will be made on the order of their liquidation, the Ministry of Natural Resources of Russia reported
The Australian government has issued a travel warning to its citizens, saying they should exercise a high degree of caution in Kenya due to the threat of terrorism and violent crime
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