Baikonur to be a cultural and educational tourism site
Astana. December 25. KAZINFORM - The Baikonur space complex in Kyzylorda region is planned to be developed as a cultural and educational tourism site, according to Marat Igaliyev, head of the industry and new technologies ministry's Committee for tourism industry.
At a visiting session in Kyzylorda region, he said that Baikonur was a key local attraction for tourists. Currently, the ministry and other interested Kazakh state bodies are negotiating with Russia on the creation of relevant tourism infrastructure, simplified pass procedure for Kazakhstani tourists willing to visit the cosmodrome's facilities.
Tomorrow, 26 December, representatives of the above Committee and Kyzylorda governorate plan to present a hotel and entertainment tourist complex "Space harbor" in Baikonur.