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The social and economic situation in the region was the subject of discussion.
Dmitry Medvedev noted that, given the republic’s natural beauty and attraction as a resort destination, tourism should be developed as one of the engines driving economic growth in the region.
Mr Berdnikov said that a tourism and recreation zone is being created in the region and that Altai Republic received nearly one million visitors last year.