Plans are moving forward to build cruise ships in the Khabarovsk Territory as part of a broader strategy to boost tourist attractions along the Amur River. The regional leadership has commissioned a study on the feasibility of constructing these vessels, a move that’s aimed at generating more interest in northern regional tourism. Mikhail Degtyarev, the head of the region, announced the initiative and outlined its expected impact on regional travel and economic activity. He stressed that the effort would not only expand the fleet available for river cruises but also channel more domestic visitors toward the region, creating a variety of experiences along the Amur’s scenic waters.
According to Degtyarev, the plan envisions ships with a capacity ranging from 150 to 200 passengers. The Amur and Khabarovsk shipyards are positioned to undertake the construction, leveraging local maritime expertise and manufacturing infrastructure. This development aligns with a broader push to diversify tourism offerings in the area and to elevate river cruising as a distinctive component of the region’s travel calendar. The Amur River, one of Russia’s largest waterways, weaves through the territory, presenting a natural corridor for scenic cruises and cultural explorations that can attract visitors from both domestic and international markets. In addition to the shipbuilding program, authorities have backed the creation of a yacht and cruise tourism center in Khabarovsk, funded by private investors and anchored by the city’s yacht club along the river embankment. This hub is envisioned as a catalyst for coordinated leisure activities, marina services, and cruise itineraries that showcase the region’s history, landscapes, and hospitality offerings.
In related news, Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko highlighted renewed federal support for regional development. He indicated that the government would allocate eight billion rubles over the current and upcoming year to fund modular hotel projects, a move intended to boost accommodation capacity for travelers and to strengthen the tourism ecosystem in diverse locales across the country. The announcement underscores the government’s commitment to pairing transport infrastructure, hospitality, and tourism products to create a more resilient and attractive national travel framework. Analysts note that modular hotels can accelerate capacity expansion with flexible designs that respond to seasonal demand and shifting visitor patterns, thereby complementing river cruise initiatives and other regional attractions. (Source: government briefings and official remarks attributed to the Deputy Prime Minister.)