INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
increasing demand for domestic tourism, according to documentsobtained by Forbes Russia.At least 260 tourism infrastructure projects, with a
Opora Rossii was cited as estimating.Opora, a nationwide organization representing small and medium-sized businesses, calculated that
revenues from domestic tourism are growing 30% annually
currently under consideration by the government and the lower-house State Duma.But experts warn that relaxing these rules could lead to
illegal construction near deregulated ski resorts
Deforestation in mountainous areas poses risks such as soil erosion, landslides, mudslides and severe flooding.Some experts told Forbes
Russia that those negative impacts could potentially be mitigated through site-specific strategic environmental assessments, providing clear
guidelines for businesses involved in such projects.
