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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 Expressed Condolences to the Iranian People
05.03.2026

Alexander Kim Expressed Condolences to the Iranian People

Today, at the Consulate General of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Astrakhan, the “Condolence Book” event is taking place in connection with the tragic events resulting from an act of military aggression by the United States and Israel against the Islamic Republic of Iran.

The Development of the Caspian Cluster: Astrakhan and Gujarat Focus on Joint Projects and Investments
20.02.2026

The Development of the Caspian Cluster: Astrakhan and Gujarat Focus on Joint Projects and Investments

Online negotiations were held at the Astrakhan Chamber of Commerce and Industry between representatives of the authorities, the business circles of the region, and the Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of India.
Polyethylene Pipes of Wide Range of Applications to Be Produced in SEZ Lotus
11.02.2026

Polyethylene Pipes of Wide Range of Applications to Be Produced in SEZ Lotus

The Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation has included Astrakhan Pipe Plant LLC in the list of tenants of Special Economic Zone Lotus.

*The map is a graphic element. There is a change in the angle of objects relative to the cardinal points to improve perception.