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Putin’s Visit to the North Caucasus: Why Matters?
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recent visit to Kabardino-Balkaria, North Ossetia-Alania, and Chechnya underscores the strategic importance of the North Caucasus in Moscow’s domestic and foreign policy, especially in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
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Kabardino-Balkaria: The Local Tourism Development Confirms Russia’s Regional Economic Strategy
The tourism sector in Kabardino-Balkaria has experienced substantial growth, contributing significantly to the region’s budget. In 2023, the sector contributed 13 billion rubles, marking a remarkable thirteen-fold increase in the past five years. The discernible upswing in the tourism sector within Kabardino-Balkaria underscores Russia’s committed endeavours towards fostering and augmenting tourist infrastructure in the North…