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In the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, the organizer of the Elbrus ascent and guides were sentenced after the death of tourists
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In the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, the organizer of the Elbrus ascent and guides were sentenced after the death of tourists
Published: 19 February 2025

A court in Kabardino-Balkaria sentenced the organizer of the Elbrus ascent tour to 5 years and 7 months in prison, which led to the death of six tourists. Four guides were also sentenced to terms ranging from 3 years 2 months to 3 years 6 months under the article on the provision of unsafe services.
Chechnya has become one of the leaders in tourism dynamics in Russia
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Chechnya has become one of the leaders in tourism dynamics in Russia
Published: 18 February 2025

In 2024, the growth of tourist flow to Chechnya amounted to 35%. The republic has become one of the leaders among the regions of the Russian Federation in this indicator, said the head of the Ministry of Economic Development Maxim Reshetnikov at the board meeting of the department.
Abkhazia, Georgia and Armenia entered the Top 10 foreign destinations popular among Russians
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Abkhazia, Georgia and Armenia entered the Top 10 foreign destinations popular among Russians
Published: 5 February 2025

In 2024, Russians traveled abroad 29.2 million times. The most frequent destination was Turkey - 6.3 million trips. These are the data from the RBC rating. Abkhazia was in second place - 5.9 million trips.
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From Mamison to the Caucasus Trail: Why Moscow is Investing in the Caucasus Tourism Sector
Tourism
From Mamison to the Caucasus Trail: Why Moscow is Investing in the Caucasus Tourism Sector
22 May 2026

Authorities are preparing a new package of measures to develop tourism in the North Caucasus.
Natural disasters in Dagestan have sharply reduced tourist traffic
Tourism
Natural disasters in Dagestan have sharply reduced tourist traffic
8 April 2026

Massive flooding has led to a significant decline in tourism in Dagestan. Amid reports of an impending third wave of rain, Russians have cancelled a quarter of their previously purchased tours for the May holidays.
Karachay-Cherkessia is among the leading Russian ski resorts
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Karachay-Cherkessia is among the leading Russian ski resorts
3 March 2026

Karachay-Cherkessia is among the top three regions for ski tour bookings in Russia. Based on the results of the 2025-2026 winter season, the region ranked third, behind only Krasnodar Krai (30%) and the Moscow region (17%).
The Russian Government noted the growing popularity of North Caucasus resorts
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The Russian Government noted the growing popularity of North Caucasus resorts
18 February 2026

Last season, Russia's ski resorts attracted over 8 million tourists, and this number is expected to increase by another 10% in the 2025-2026 season. Resorts in the North Caucasus Federal District (NCFD) are making a significant contribution to this growth, according to Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko.