Auto tourism has become the fastest-growing form of recreation in Tatarstan.

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      Auto tourism has become the fastest-growing form of recreation in Tatarstan (photo: shedevrum.ai)

      

      

      

      

      

      

      

      

      

      

       In the Republic of Tatarstan, in recent years, among all existing formats of domestic tourism, auto tourism has shown the most impressive growth rates, becoming a real trend for both residents of the region and guests. As stated by the chairman of the State Committee of the Republic of Tatarstan for Tourism, Sergey Ivanov, this surge in popularity is due to several powerful factors that have come together to form a unified picture, reports "Tatar-inform." Firstly, the active and quality construction of modern high-speed roads, such as the M12 highway to Yekaterinburg, has created comfortable and safe conditions for traveling long distances by personal transport. Secondly, traveling by car with the whole family is fundamentally different from air or rail travel and does not require exhausting airport procedures, long inspections, nerve-wracking waits for flights, and additional taxi costs to the destination, while allowing travelers to take any amount of luggage with them. Ivanov also noted that in recent years, the number of personal cars in households has significantly increased. The speaker emphasized the purely economic aspect: a trip by car to a neighboring region for a family of three or four can be significantly cheaper than purchasing several air or train tickets, making such recreation more accessible. Moreover, the format of auto travel is much less stressful, as travelers do not need to strictly monitor time management and adapt to a rigid transport schedule; they are free to change their route on the go. There is also a significant category of people who experience panic fear of flying, for whom auto tourism becomes the only way to see the country. It was reported the day before that the Kazan Zoo will be gifted two elephants.

       Arina Mikhaylova

      

      

      

      

      

       Published: 02.06.2026 12:04

       Edited: 02.06.2026 12:04