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At the international tourism forum "Travel!" Tatarstan has concluded strategic agreements with a Chinese company and the Ulyanovsk region, which will strengthen the region's promotion on the international market and create new opportunities for tourists.

At a meeting with the Venezuelan delegation headed by Vice Minister of Tourism Ramon Finol, the prospects of launching regular or charter flights between the capital of Tatarstan and Venezuela were discussed. The negotiations were a continuation of the April agreements on the development of tourism cooperation between the regions.

The Republic of Tatarstan participates in the international tourism forum "Travel!" at VDNKh, presenting its key destinations and unique cultural traditions. Interactive workshops, presentations of famous nature reserve museums and the opportunity to get acquainted with the rich heritage of the region are waiting for guests.

The RT State Committee on Tourism held a meeting with the Embassy of the Dominican Republic to strengthen tourism ties. The guests appreciated the republic's tourism opportunities and shared their experience in organizing study tours for tour operators to the Dominican Republic.

A blog tour for Kuwaiti bloggers with a total audience of over one million subscribers is taking place in Tatarstan, organized by the State Committee for Tourism of the Republic of Tatarstan, the Committee for Tourism of the City of Moscow and the Committee for Tourism Development of St. Petersburg in order to demonstrate the tourism opportunities of the Republic.

Tour operators from Iran were presented with the tourist opportunities of the Republic of Tatarstan, including excursions to Kazan and other regions of the republic. Kazan's convenient location and transport infrastructure were noted, making it possible to combine visits to Tatarstan with trips to Moscow and St. Petersburg.

From July 2, 2025, Mahan Air will launch direct flights Kazan — Tehran — Kazan twice a week. The agreement was reached during negotiations between the delegation of Tatarstan and Mahan Air with the support of the Head of the Republic of Tatarstan.

Kazan and Isfahan have strengthened their cooperation by signing a cooperation agreement. Within the framework of this agreement, a presentation of the tourism potential of Isfahan province for tour operators of the Republic of Tatarstan took place.

As part of the intergovernmental agreement between Russia and Iran providing for a visa-free regime for group tours, 11 Tatarstan tour operators have received permission to organize such tours in the period from 2025 to 2026.

A session dedicated to the development of inbound tourism in Russia was held within the framework of the Russia-Islamic World: KazanForum 2025 forum. It discussed how to make our country more attractive for foreign tourists, including from Muslim countries. Tatarstan shared its experience, and representatives of other regions and experts presented their ideas and best practices. The event was held as part of the "Discover Your Russia" program.