Vydrino (tourist cluster)

History

2024: Construction begins

In September 2024, on the shores of Lake Baikal in the Kabansky district of the Republic of Buryatia, the construction of the Vydrino tourist and recreational cluster began. The project is being implemented by the Baikal Resorts company with the support of the Far East and Arctic Development Corporation (KRDV). The total investment in the project will amount to ₽3 billion. The construction of the resort is aimed at creating modern tourist infrastructure, which will significantly increase the tourist attractiveness of the region and create 400 new jobs.

According to Interfax, the cluster project includes the construction of a hotel complex for more than 250 rooms, designed for a one-time accommodation of up to 500 tourists. The infrastructure will also include a spa center with a swimming pool, a restaurant, children's and sports grounds, as well as yacht infrastructure facilities, including berths and service stations. All these facilities are planned to be erected taking into account the environmental orientation, which will become a key feature of the resort.

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The Vydrino resort is located on a land plot of more than 25 hectares, which was provided to the KRDV investor. The project is aimed at developing the tourist potential of Lake Baikal, one of the main natural attractions in Russia, with an emphasis on high standards of recreation and environmental sustainability. The resort is expected to become an important hub for outdoor and family activities, providing tourists with a wide range of services and entertainment, including sporting activities and eco-friendly recreational activities.

According to the Unified State Register of Legal Entities, Baikal Resorts LLC was established in July 2024 in the rural settlement of the Vydrinsky Republic of Buryatia. The main owner of the company is Greenwell JSC, which also controls several Irkutsk companies, including Baikal Holding LLC. The construction of the Vydrino resort has become part of a strategy to develop domestic tourism and increase the attractiveness of Lake Baikal for Russian and foreign tourists.^[1]

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