Crimean government want to hold the World Cup Rally 2011

Holding the World Cup Rally 2011 in the Crimea will contribute to promoting and actively promote the Crimean tourist product on the international market. This was stated by Vice-Chairman of the Council of Ministers of Crimea George Psarjov, presenting opportunities for tourism in the Crimea in Monte Carlo.

«Priority objective of the Crimea - to become one of the leading resorts of international standard. I am sure that holding the World Cup Rally 2011 will be another important step in this direction ", - said Deputy Prime Minister.

Presenting the Monaco tourist potential of the Crimean peninsula, G. Psarjov stressed that the Crimea is famous for its medical resources, unique deposits of curative mud and mineral waters, beaches, world-famous historical and archeological sites, nature reserves and nature sanctuaries.

G. Psarjov also noted that in the Crimea has all the prerequisites for the development of cultural tourism on its territory, as in the autonomy are more than 100 nationalities and ethnic groups. "Crimean Tatar, German, Greek, Bulgarian, Armenian and other ethnic groups create their own centers and acquaint visitors with the history and customs of its people" - he said.

Among the promising directions, Crimean Deputy Prime Minister also noted hiking, mountaineering, jeep safaris, ballooning, etc. G. Psarjov added that the favorable geographical position of the Crimea also allows you to actively develop the marine tourism. "Especially for foreign tourists cruise ships prepared a variety of excursions: the historical, cultural, wine tours," - added the Deputy Chairman of the Council of Ministers.

In addition, he noted that the ARC is of interest to foreign sailors. Another promising direction is the development of trailering. "The centuries-old history and culture of our peninsula - is the oldest weaving traditions of the East and West, Christianity and Islam. ARC seamlessly incorporates the heritage of different ages, nations and civilizations, so it is often called an open air museum or the world in miniature ", - concluded the Crimean Deputy Prime Minister.

Reportedly the first race Ukrainian Prime Yalta Rally, held annually on roads near Yalta, as well as on Mount Ai-Petri, included in the calendar of international competitions for rally Intercontinental Rally Challenge (IRC) in 2011.

For certain countries, which will stage the world rally, a special commission inspected the road in Turkey, Spain, Italy and Ukraine. 5-7 December 2010 was carried out inspection of roads in the area of Yalta, based on which the Commission concluded that the track is suitable for holding international races. Date Launch World Championship scheduled for June 2, 2011. The course of events in Yalta will be broadcasting international sports channel Eurosport ».

Predicts minister of resorts and tourism of Crimea Alexander Liev, a sporting event can collect the peninsula about 300 thousand people.

INFORMATION: from 19 to 22 January 2011 in Monte Carlo (Monaco) is the jubilee, 100 th in a row, "Monte Carlo Rally." This event takes place in the first stage of the championship IRC.