Regional Law No. 238-ZTO “On tourism”. Country/Territory Russian Federation Territorial subdivision Tula Document type Legislation Date 2001 (2007) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Tourism Cultural heritage Education Registration Geographical area Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, Black Sea, Caspian Sea, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific Entry into force notes This Regional Law enters into force on the date of its official publication. Abstract The scope of this Regional Law shall be to create favourable conditions for the promotion of tourism, ensuring realization of the rights of citizens to recreation and access to cultural heritage. Tourism shall be intended activities for healthcare, recreational and educational purposes. Promotion of traditional and new tourist routes shall be regional priority. Tourist resources shall be considered natural, historical and other objects used for tourist purposes. Tourist resources shall be subject to state registration. Full text Russian Website www.fpa.su