Development of tourism in Siberian regions was discussed at the RUSSIA EXPO

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The plenary session "Tourism in the Regions of the Siberian Federal District" presented new tourist routes and hospitality facilities in the Siberian regions and talked about various vacation destinations.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has set a task to triple the export of tourist services, increasing their share in GDP to 5% by 2030, said Anatoly Seryshev, Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to the Siberian Federal District. Siberia has the necessary potential to achieve the outlined goals, he emphasized.

"The resources of the district's regions allow the development of almost all types of tourism — after all, the variety of tourist attraction points in our expanses attracts travelers with a variety of goals and preferences. These are Baikal and Yenisei, Mangerok and Sheregesh, Belokurikha and Sayan. It is hardly possible to enumerate all natural and cultural riches of boundless Siberia. I think there is no one who would not dream at least once to look at this beauty with his own eyes. Our task is to help people to make these dreams come true, to make their realization as simple, accessible, comfortable and safe as possible," said Anatoly Seryshev.

The expositions of Siberian regions at the RUSSIA EXPO demonstrated the majestic, diverse, hospitable and cordial Siberia, he emphasized.

"The Exposition sparked a huge interest in Siberia among many people. The key to success is the well-coordinated teamwork of a huge number of participants involved in the process of its organization. I thank all those involved in its creation and design for their dedication and love for our Motherland," said Anatoly Seryshev.

The session was attended by heads of executive authorities of ten regions of the SFD — the Republics of Altai, Tuva and Khakassia, Altai and Krasnoyarsk region, Irkutsk, Kemerovo, Novosibirsk, Omsk and Tomsk regions. They spoke about the tourist projects being developed in the regions. Representatives of the regions attributed the growth of tourist flow to the increase in transport accessibility, expansion of tourist offer taking into account the cultural and natural specifics of the subject and modern trends in the recreation industry.

The International RUSSIA EXPO is the most important achievements of the country gathered in one place. Throughout the Exposition, cultural events, a rich business and educational program await the guests. The expositions of 89 Russian regions, leading federal agencies, corporations and public organizations are presented to the visitors. More than 17 million people have already visited the Exposition. The International RUSSIA EXPO takes place on the territory of VDNH in Moscow from November 4 to July 8.