In 2013, Tuva, Mongolia and the Altai will offer a new tourist route, created by ecologists of the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). The tour includes visiting habitats of argali and snow leopard.

An unusual holiday – Russia's first Day of Turkey – will take place in Rostov-on-Don, May 26,2012.

The special tourist card, issued in Uglich, allows foreigners to take part in a special guided tour and to visit the sights of the city free of charge.

The Astrakhan Nature Biosphere Reserve attracts tourists with a unique walking route. Visitors will be able to see the diversity of flora and fauna of the Volga Delta.

Today, Poland opens its visa application centre in Moscow.

International Tattoo and Piercing Festival will take place in St. Petersburg June 15, 2012.

The Russian Railways has launched a new service available from May 21, 2012 – passengers will be able to buy train tickets on credit.

The third ecological festival “Clean and Healthy City” will take place in the Urals capital on June 10, 2012.

In 2012, the Russia's largest Buddha statue will be built on a mountain in Kyzyl.

The open-air festival “ Legends of Norwegian Vikings” will take place May 18-20, 2012 on the territory of the Peter and Paul Fortress in St. Petersburg.