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The Astrakhan Region
The Astrakhan Region

The Astrakhan Region is a multicultural region with the access to 5 seas through the Volga River.

It is located in the Volga Delta at the crossroads of ancient trade routes, connecting Europe and Asia via the shortest route, opening the way to the countries of the Caspian Sea and the Indian Ocean as the point of the Great Silk Road northern branch.

The INSTC
The INSTC

The International North-South Transport Corridor is a 7200 km multimodal route crossing Russia, Iran, and India.

It allows a 2 times faster (starting from 17 days) and 30 % cheaper container transportation* and is considered as an alternative route to the Suez Canal.

* According to preliminary estimates
Anzali
Mumbai
Chabahar
Astrakhan
SEZ Lotus
ОЭЗ ППТ «Лотос»

Special Economic Zone LOTUS

Type: Industrial-production
Location: the Narimanov District
Area: 993,2 hectares
Industries: shipbuilding, chemical industry, light industry, etc.
Port SEZ
Портовая ОЭЗ «Оля»

Port Special Economic Zone

Location: the Liman District
Area: 725,8 hectares
Industries: port, logistics, related activities

The Caspian Cluster of Special Economic Zones

Latest News

Alexander Kim Elected as Chairman of the Council of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Astrakhan Region
07.08.2026

Alexander Kim Elected as Chairman of the Council of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Astrakhan Region

The first meeting of the Council of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Astrakhan Region in its new composition was held recently under the chairmanship of Victoria Klykanova, President of the Chamber.
A Consultative Body for SEZs Is Planned to Be Established under the CIS Executive Committee
09.07.2026

A Consultative Body for SEZs Is Planned to Be Established under the CIS Executive Committee

This initiative was discussed by participants of an online meeting that brought together representatives of SEZs and FEZs in Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. The SEZs of the Astrakhan Region were represented by the Management Company of the Caspian Cluster.
Chinese Partners Are Interested in Cooperation with the Tenants of the Astrakhan SEZs
01.07.2026

Chinese Partners Are Interested in Cooperation with the Tenants of the Astrakhan SEZs

Recently, the Astrakhan Region was visited on a business trip by Maya Man, General Director of Shanghai Manya Industry and Trade Co., to present the company’s capabilities in organizing imports and establishing partnerships with shipbuilding enterprises of the region.

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