Primorye Opens Its Tourist Sites to Travelers With Disabilities

In a move that makes travel more inclusive, lawmakers in Primorye have voted to add the region’s tourist attractions to a list of sites that must be accessible for people with limited mobility. The decision came during a regular session of the regional legislative assembly on Wednesday, according to the parliament’s press office.

The amendment updates an existing law that already guarantees barrier-free access to social, transport, and engineering infrastructure. Now hotels, museums, nature parks, and other tourism-related spots will have to meet the same standards. The change brings local rules in line with federal laws on tourism and disability rights that take effect on September 1, 2026.

“We’re seeing Primorye become a major tourism hub in the Far East, so it’s only right that everyone can enjoy what we have to offer,” said Vsevolod Romanov, who chairs the committee on social policy and citizen rights. “Inclusive tourism isn’t just a nice idea—it’s a necessity.”

The assembly also approved a separate set of changes proposed by Governor Oleg Kozhemyako. These expand the list of technical aids the state helps fund for people with disabilities. Ramps for stairs inside apartment buildings and private homes, as well as stairlifts, are now included. Residents can buy these items using an electronic certificate from the Social Fund of Russia, speeding up the process.

Victims of workplace accidents and occupational diseases are also eligible for this support under their rehabilitation plans. And the compensation cap for purchasing a phone with non-visual navigation features has jumped from 20,000 to 36,000 rubles.

For travelers who’ve long faced barriers, these changes signal that Primorye is serious about making its natural wonders and cultural sites open to all.