On November 13, 2020 the delegation of deputy governors (khokims), sports and tourism advisors, directors of departments and administrations of the tourism industry of all regions of the country arrived in Samarkand to study new projects in the field of tourism.

The first place of the delegation’s visit was the “smart campus” of the “Silk Road” International University of Tourism, where were presented: educational and production complex, which includes hotel rooms, a bar-restaurant; conference hall equipped with advanced technology; a cafeteria-style university canteen; universal sports hall. Tours were also conducted in classrooms equipped with facial recognition technology for both students and teachers, replacing the outdated journaling system.

The guests also got acquainted with the recently opened gastronomic street (Orzu Makhmudov str.).

In the afternoon, visitors also plan to get acquainted with the Samarkand branch of the Russian State University of Physical Culture, Sports, Youth and Tourism, which is the largest higher educational institution in Russia and abroad in the field of physical culture and sports. And also with the tourist village of Konigil of the Samarkand region, where all conditions have been created so that tourists can relax, enjoy nature, walk along the Siab canal, admire folk crafts, as well as get acquainted with traditions and national cuisine.