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Member Regional Governments

Republic of Altai

홈 Member Regional Governments Russia Republic of Altai

  • NationRussian Federation
  • Government NameRepublic of Altai
  • GovernorKHOROKHORDIN Oleg

Symbol

Flag

Flag

 

Coat of arms

Coat of arms

 

History

  • 1756 – Gorno-Altai established and annexed to Russia
  • 1756 – Gorno-Altai established and annexed to Russia
  • 1948 - Renamed Gorno-Altai Autonomous Region
  • 1948 - Renamed Gorno-Altai Autonomous Region
  • 1992 – Renamed the Republic of Altai
  • 1997 – Constitution of the Republic of Altai adopted

General Information

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Geography/Climate
  • The Republic of Altai in Russia is part of the Siberian Federal District and is located in the center of Eurasia, south of Western Siberia. It borders Kazakhstan to the southwest (505 km), China to the south (55 km), and Mongolia to the southeast (290 km). Within Russia, the Republic of Tuva, the Republic of Khakassia, the Altai Region, and the Kemerovo Region are its neighbors.
Population/Area
  • Population: 221,559 persons
  • Area: 92,903 〖км〗^2
Cultural Heritage
  • More than 30,000 archaeological sites, the oldest stage of human evolution, Altai is the "cradle" of the Turkic people, Altai Republic is in the top 13 regions of Russia with the most archaeological monuments.

Current State of Economy

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Level of Economy
  • GRDP (2021): 71,336 million rubles (about $700 million)
  • Per capita GRDP (2021): 322,413 rubles (about $3,333)
Current Status of Industry
  • The potential of natural resources and the predominance of the rural population have led to the development of the Republic of Altai as an agricultural, tourist and recreational destination. The Republic of Altai is one of the leading regions in the Siberian Federal District in terms of livestock production per capita.
Foreign Trade
  • Foreign trade: USD 139.7 million
  • Exports: $124,540,000
  • Imports: $15,160,000

Contacts

  • Point of Contact
  • Ministry of Economic Development, the Republic of Altai
  • Phone: +7(3882)221350
  • E-mail: 04invest@bk.ru
  • https://altai-republic.ru/