Caspian pearl. Astrakhan region

The flowerbed is an exposition of the Astrakhan region — a reflection of the region's tourist, industrial and logistic sectors. In the center of the exposition there is a cargo ship and a rectangular frame as a symbol of transport and logistics potential of the largest center of international economic relations of Russia on the Caspian Sea. The bluish flowers at the base of the exposition are the embodiment of the Volga River — the longest river in Europe, in the delta of which one can see a unique plant of the region — lotus, as well as catch another symbol of the region — vobla.

Next to the installation there is a sign with a QR code, when you point your phone camera at it, an augmented animated reality appears. Here you can see bright and juicy watermelons, for which the Astrakhan region is famous. You can touch a live sturgeon - it sways its tail and is ready to tell how the population of these unique fish is reproduced in the region. You can also watch how the real Caspian rose — the red-listed lotus - blooms.

And here you can also see the Astrakhan Kremlin — a unique architectural monument included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, read more about the region by clicking on the coat of arms of the Astrakhan region. And feel yourself a participant of container loading on a cargo ship.  The region is famous for its shipyards. It is in the Astrakhan region that unique dry cargo ships of domestic design are built, as well as other vessels for Russian and foreign partners.

International cooperation has been developing here for many centuries — the region is multicultural and multinational, trade along the Great Silk Road has now transformed into a modern international transport corridor "North-South", the route of which can also be viewed by clicking on the map located among the augmented reality objects.