The press service of the Ministry of Economic Development spoke about the results of the conference "Opportunities to expand the geography of cross-border tourist trips within the territories of the SCO (the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation) member states." The participants discussed how the Year of Tourism in the SCO went, as well as other issues.
In particular, they touched upon issues related to the expansion of the geography of cross-border tourist trips, training, improving the quality of services and safety in the field of tourism, preservation and mutual popularization of the natural and cultural heritage of the countries of the association.
Experts noted the growth of the total tourist flow of Russia with the SCO countries. In the three quarters of 2023, it amounted to more than 7 million trips. Among other things, the favorable visa regime and the availability of direct flights between the SCO countries contribute to increasing the volume of tourist exchanges.
On August 9-10, the gastronomic festival "Nyan Fest" will be held for the first time in Yamal. Chefs and culinary experts will showcase their skills in preparing dishes of the indigenous northern peoples
The press service of the Ministry of Culture of Astrakhan Region has announced that the International Classical Arts Festival "Caspian Seasons" will be held in Astrakhan from August 17 to September 1
The press service of the Russian Union of Travel Industry has announced that the national tourism portal Puteshestvuem.RF has published the first 50 car travel routes across 47 regions of Russia
The press service of the government of the Kabardino-Balkaria Republic has announced that a group of enthusiasts from St. Petersburg has installed the world's first climb counter at the summit of Elbrus
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