ST. PETERSBURG, June 15. /TASS/. The Termal-Kem Arctic resort in Karelia plans to invite tourists to watch small white whales (belugas) and newborn seals, the region's Governor Artur Parfenchikov told TASS on sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.
At the VI International Arctic Forum, Russia's President Vladimir Putin instructed the federal and regional governments to support developing tourism and growing interest in the Arctic
"In summer, we will show children the places where little white whales and their mothers live. I'm sure they'll adore them. White whales are very friendly, and there are locations where those animals are numerous. It's good to observe there - it's actually a "nursery". And in winter we will show places where seals are born," Karelia's governor said.
The regional authorities will be discussing with environment specialists how to bring tourists there and at what distance to allow visitors. A white whale and a seal will be the children's symbols of the resort, the governor continued, adding the resort's visitors would be offered therapy using the salty White Sea water. Additionally, algae will be used for various cosmetic and therapeutic procedures.
