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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

The Establishment of a Regular Container Line on the INSTC Discussed in Astrakhan
15.05.2026

The Establishment of a Regular Container Line on the INSTC Discussed in Astrakhan

A meeting dedicated to the development of a regular container line along the inland waterway route of the INSTC was held via videoconference at the Management Company of Special Economic Zone Lotus.
A Tenant of SEZ Lotus Explored Astrakhan Facilities of a Major Russian Logistics Operator
08.05.2026

A Tenant of SEZ Lotus Explored Astrakhan Facilities of a Major Russian Logistics Operator

Representatives of the Iranian holding company Golrang and Rosa LLC visited a distribution center of the Magnit retail chain in the Astrakhan Region.
Construction of a Marine and Industrial Engine Plant Was Launched in SEZ Lotus
17.04.2026

Construction of a Marine and Industrial Engine Plant Was Launched in SEZ Lotus

JSC KIT Shipbuilding Lotos has begun the construction of a high-tech plant on the territory of Special Economic Zone Lotus.

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