South Ossetia has all the opportunities to develop eco-tourism. This has been said at a press conference in Tskhinval by Deputy Minister of Regional Development of Russia Sergey Vereshchagin.
According to him, all over the world the most promising branch of economy is tourism.
"It creates the most of employment and income. There are a huge number of historical monuments in South Ossetia. It is not necessarily to build a lot of money in the budget to protect them. You can simply apply to the businessmen from South Ossetia, to assist in the improvement of such places. It is a normal practice, used in all countries "- said Vereshchagin.
According to him, South Ossetia can deliver mineral water to the North Caucasus region of Russia.
"There are a lot of minerals here. This is a very promising area for the Republic. You can produce construction materials - gravel, sand, gypsum, zinc. These points should be examined and assessed. It should be determined the priorities, the most profitable result, "- said the Deputy Minister.
Vereshchagin is confident that if to the development of tourism in the Republic is paid due attention, it will give a very quick effect.
"You have a fine nature and you should use it," - he stressed.
