Tulip Festival in Kalmykia is among the best practices of Russia

In the review of the best regional projects for the first half of 2026, the Tulip Festival in Kalmykia took a special place.

Experts of the Coordination Center under the Ministry of Culture of Russia noted that the festival is not just a beautiful holiday, but a smart and comprehensive model of development. It effectively solves several tasks at once.

Environmental - protection of wild red-book tulips Schrenk and Bieberstein. Instead of prohibitions, education. Tourists learn to admire nature without harming it.

Economic - the holiday attracts thousands of travelers, gives work to local residents in the field of hospitality, folk crafts and services.

Cultural - guests immerse themselves in the world of Kalmyk traditions: from national cuisine to horse racing and legends.

The experience of Kalmykia is already recommended for replication in other regions of Russia, where there are steppe ecosystems.