Yakutia Tourism Surge: Over 330,000 Visitors Expected by 2026

The Republic of Yakutia expects to welcome more than 330,000 tourists in 2026—a minimum increase of 16% over the previous year's figure of 286,000 visitors. This forecast was provided by Georgy Andreev, the region's Minister of Entrepreneurship, Trade, and Tourism. The projected growth is tied to a regional tourism development strategy extending to 2030. The program establishes a long-term target of reaching 750,000 annual travelers. Period / Indicator Number of Tourists (People) 2025 (Actual) Over 286,000 2026 (Forecast) Over 330,000 2030 Target 750,000 Yakutia currently ranks as one of the top three most attractive destinations in the Far Eastern Federal District. According to the "Regional Tourism Attractiveness Index — 2025" study, the republic holds third place in the district—following Kamchatka Krai and Primorye—and ranks 16th among all 85 Russian federal subjects.