Nine artisans from the Murmansk region became winners of the All-Russian competition "Tourist Souvenir" in various nominations. The results were announced this weekend as part of the international forum of regional hospitality "Intourmarket. Winter" in St. Petersburg. More than 20 Arctic artisans of creative industries presented their original products, nine of which took prizes - from third to the grand prix.

Among the best souvenirs from the Murmansk region:
- Pomor roe deer (grand prix), Marina Kolechkova, Murmansk; -
guardian spirit YUNNI (1st place), Evgeniya Pristavka, Kandalaksha; 
- a series of jewelry with natural lichen and Terek amethyst "Secrets of the Northern Forest" (1st place), Tatyana Kostrova, Umba;
- cotton toys "Winter Kids" (1st place), Anastasia Gulina, Polyarny;
- a set of Arctic-themed patches (2nd place), Irina Martynova, Murmansk;
- a board game "Tell a Story" (2nd place), Yulia Prikazchikova, Murmansk;
- an exclusive handmade wobbler made of smelt caught in Imandra (2nd place), Valentina Ostraya, Murmansk;
- a line of souvenir toys (3rd place), Natalya Vashkevich, Murmansk;
- a batik-painted "Cloudberry" scarf (3rd place), Natalya Musaeva, Monchegorsk;

In total, more than 1,000 souvenirs from 71 regions of Russia and Belarus were presented in the competition final.

"I congratulate our artisans and entrepreneurs on an excellent result! Victory in the All-Russian competition "Tourist Souvenir" is a powerful impetus for the entire industry: it sets the bar for quality and design, motivates all representatives of the creative industry of the region. "This is a direct contribution to strengthening the region's tourism brand and creating unique experiences for guests," commented Marta Govor, Minister of Tourism and Entrepreneurship of the Murmansk Region.

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The All-Russian "Tourist Souvenir" competition has been held annually since 2015. It includes district stages, regional competitions, and a national final. Authors and manufacturers of tourist souvenirs, folk art artisans, museums, companies, and institutions from across Russia that own the rights to the souvenirs or their concept are eligible to participate.

The final events of the All-Russian "Tourist Souvenir" competition are organized by FROS Region PR, Consulting-Tour LLC, and the Congress Foundation for the Promotion of Culture, Social Assistance, Support of the Creative Industry, and Convention and Exhibition Spaces.

/ Ministry of Tourism and Entrepreneurship of the Murmansk Region /

Photos provided by the competition participants.