Dagestan has made it into the top five Russian regions for country house bookings for the summer of 2026. This was reported by *AiF-Dagestan*, citing data from the service Avito Travel.

On September 12 and 13, the bodies of two more climbers were recovered during search-and-rescue operations at the site of an avalanche in the Bezengi Gorge, Kabardino-Balkaria. This brings the total number of fatalities among the climbing group to 17.

The body of another climber has been recovered during the search-and-rescue operation at the site of an avalanche in the Bezengi Gorge in the mountains of Kabardino-Balkaria. This brings the death toll among the climbing group to 15. RIA Novosti reported the news on September 10, citing regional emergency services.

At least 14 climbers died after an avalanche on Mount Mizhirgi in Kabardino-Balkaria. Three more people are still missing. Search and rescue operations have been suspended due to a new melting of snow and ice.

Грузия вошла в двадцатку самых привлекательных направлений для путешествий в сентябре по версии британского независимого туристического журнала Wanderlust Magazine. Страна оказалась на шестой позиции подборки, опубликованной изданием.

Five citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina have died while climbing Mount Elbrus in Russia’s Kabardino-Balkaria republic. 

Dagestan, which had remained one of Russia’s fastest-growing tourist destinations for several years, has recorded a drop in tourist traffic for the first time in that period. In the first half of the year, the republic was visited by 719,000 people—15% fewer than the year before.

Authorities are preparing a new package of measures to develop tourism in the North Caucasus.

Massive flooding has led to a significant decline in tourism in Dagestan. Amid reports of an impending third wave of rain, Russians have cancelled a quarter of their previously purchased tours for the May holidays.

Karachay-Cherkessia is among the top three regions for ski tour bookings in Russia. Based on the results of the 2025-2026 winter season, the region ranked third, behind only Krasnodar Krai (30%) and the Moscow region (17%).