Putin addressed the public for the first time in three years after holding a meeting on tourism development.
"Our tourism industry is reaching a new level, increasing its appeal. <…> Russia has everything it needs for long-term, confident, and effective development of its tourism sector. This includes enormous historical, cultural, natural, and recreational potential." said the President of Russia at a meeting in Derbent.
According to Fishing season, the main task now is to ensure an increase in the quality of Russian tourism: "The West, with its Russophobia and sanctions, has removed itself from the list of tourist destinations for Russians and is suffering losses," - stressed the president.
Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin He noted that the bar must be set high, "so that we don't fall short of global standards—or, better yet, exceed them." He stated that Russia's seaside resorts should attract 10 million visitors annually, and entry requirements and conditions within the country should be accessible to foreigners.
The President's trip to Dagestan It was a surprise—he came out to the crowd at the multimedia fountain for the first time since March 2020. Just two weeks ago, everyone scheduled to meet with the president had to quarantine for at least a week.