The Russian government approved the rules for maintaining a unified register of tour guides and guide-interpreters.
“In Russia there will be a unified register of tour guides and guides, as well as guide-interpreters, which will help improve the quality of tourist services. The resolution on the rules for maintaining such a register was signed by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin. In the near future, the registry will be available on the website of Rostourism “,” Interfax quotes a message from the press service of the Government of the Russian Federation.
It is expected that the registry will also protect tourists from fraudsters, create a transparent and controlled market excursion services. To get into the register, guides and guides will need to pass certification in the commissions that will be created by regional executive authorities in the field of tourism.
From the register, tourists and travel companies will be able to find out detailed information about guides and guides, as well as information about the regions.