MAKHACHKALA, May 8 – RIA "Dagestan." Dagestan is among the most sought-after tourist destinations in Russia, according to Dmitry Arutyunov, Director General of the "Art-Tur" tour operator.
Arutyunov noted that Moscow, Saint Petersburg and Krasnodar Krai remain Russia's top travel routes, followed by Dagestan, Kaliningrad Oblast, Kazan and North Ossetia. This ranking reflects growing interest in cultural, historical, and nature-based tourism.
Dagestan's strong position underscores its successful infrastructure development, cultural heritage promotion, and expanded recreational offerings. Observers link the demand surge to increased media visibility, improved transport connectivity and the region's unique mix of mountain landscapes, Caspian coastline as well as multicultural traditions.