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According to the results of the authoritative All-Russian WHERETOTRAVEL HOTELS AWARD, the Kazan Palace by Tasigo Hotel entered the top five best hotels in Russia, also winning the title of the best hotel in the Urals and the Volga region.

Following the opening of flights between Kazan and the capital of the UAE, Tatarstan was visited by representatives of the tourism industry of six Persian Gulf countries on a working visit. A delegation of 9 leading operators assesses the infrastructure and tourism potential of the republic.

Anastasia Grafinya, a representative of Tatarstan, won the prestigious Miss Environment International 2025 international competition, presenting the author's eco-project "Wild Farm" in the Rybno-Slobodsky district of the republic to the jury and participants from more than 30 countries. She was awarded the main award "For the greatest contribution to ecology and the environment."

The festivals "NUR" and "Living Legends" from Kazan, the festival of historical reconstruction "Elbeden" from the Pestrechinsky district won prizes at the XIV international award in the field of event tourism Russian Event Awards.

Etihad Airways has opened direct flights between Kazan and Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, at Kazan International Airport. Flights will be operated three times a week, with a travel time of about 4.5 hours.

The delegation of Tatarstan presented the republic's tourism potential at the Qatar Travel Mart 2025 international exhibition in Doha. Participation in one of the key events for the travel industry of the Persian Gulf countries allowed the republic to conduct business negotiations and establish itself in one of the promising markets.

The State Committee of the Republic of Tatarstan for Tourism collects data from travel organizations to organize a visa-free exchange of tourists from Russia and China.

The State Committee of the Republic of Tatarstan for Tourism is collecting data from tourism organizations to organize a visa-free exchange of tourists from Russia and Iran.

The XII ethnogastronomical festival "World Dumpling Day" will be held in Izhevsk in January. The event, which annually gathers more than 50,000 guests, will take place on the Central Square of the city and present dumpling traditions from all over Russia and the world.

Air Arabia, the largest low-cost airline in the Middle East and North Africa, is launching regular flights from Kazan to Ras al Khaimah. Passengers will enjoy comfortable flights on the Airbus A320.