Republic of Kalmykia

Kalmykia is a leader in “quiet” tourism in Russia

January 18, 2026

Economics, Ecotourism, News, Tourism

Tulip Festival Mysterious Kalmykia has become the leader in the growth rate of so-called “quiet” tourism in Russia. In 2025, the number of bookings in the republic increased by 41%, according to a joint study by the Russian Ministry of Economic Development and the Association of Travel Aggregators (ATAG).

According to Kalmyk officials, such an impressive result became possible thanks to the implementation of the “Tourism Development” project, (more…)

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The relic saiga antelope will be included in the Red Book of Russia

September 6, 2021

Ecology, News, Science

Saiga The relic saiga antelope will be included in the Red Book of Russia

The volume “Animals” of the Red Book of Russia will be republished for the first time in 20 years, the edition will be issued in November-December 2021. Alexander Kozlov, head of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (more…)

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