‘Perspectives of Russian-Bulgarian cooperation in the field of tourism’ is the subject of the video-conference Sofia-Moscow, organized by ‘RIA Novosti’, which will take place at 12:30p.m. in the Russian information centre in ‘Hilton’ hotel in Sofia. Participants in the conference will discuss the condition of the Russian-Bulgarian tourism exchange and will state their opinions on problems in using and developing the mutual potential of tourism as an important element of the trade-economical cooperation between the two countries.

Many practical issues will be discussed, too – remission of the procedure of giving tourist visa, information in the field of legislation and statistics, investment offers. On Bulgaria’s side will participate Stanislav Novakov – the under secretary of the Bulgarian tourism agency, Poli Karastoyanova, managing director of the National board of tourism and Vladimir Panteleev – chairman of the financial commission of the Bulgarian tour operator and tourist agencies.

On Russia’s side the invited to participate are Anatoliy Ivanovich Yarokchin – leader of the Federal tourism agency, Alexander Radkov – chief of management and international cooperation of the Federal tourism agency, Svetlana Antoshkina – chairman of the council of directors of OOO ‘S7 tour’ and the general manager of ‘Nova’ tourist agency.