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Background The Russian Federation has a system of protected areas (PAs) of different status – federal, regional, and municipal. Many of the existing and proposed PAs are of national and global value because of their fragile landscapes, key biotopes and habitats, and rare, endangered, and overexploited species. A number of PAs have international status ...

The BSR is characterised by large areas of unspoilt countryside. Because of strong economic problems just in these rural areas tourism seems to be a promising opportunity to support regional development. Sustainability considered as a guiding principle can ensure that such a development will lead to economical benefits without threaten the nature and the social structure. Consequently a lot of sus ...