The Agrotcenter of the University will realize the project of agrotourism

The head of the region Valery Radayev visited the complex "Agrocenter" of Saratov state agricultural university last week. He learnt a lot about the project "Agrotourism in Korolkov garden."
The project has following aims: arrangement of captive farms, land reclamation systems, berry plantations, landscaped park. The areas called "the Green pharmacy", "Rural farmstead", "Kuznya", Paintball club and etc were designed.
Together with Radaev V.V the agrotcenter was visited by the Deputy Chairman of Saratov region Government, Soloviev A. A., the Minister of agriculture of Saratov region Kravtsev N. M. , the Minister of youth policy, sport and tourism Abrosimov A.V.
The rector of the University Nikolai Kuznetsov told the guests about the fact that several of the project sites has already started. Such reconstructions as cleaning and deepening of the pond is being carried now. Preparations for the construction of the complex "Podvorie" is held too. The sightseeing tours have already been organized: bike trails, skateboard tracks, pedestrian and equestrian routes.
The staff of university told Radaev V.V about their projects on arrangement of a Japanese rock garden and fountains, the construction of a paintball town and the complex about the history of agriculture.
The scientists and students who work at our university told the Governor about new and rare crops that are grown and studied in the Agrocenter. The University staff also reported about large work for planting flower crops grown in greenhouses of the Agrocenter and in the area of Saratov.
"The territory is unique, and we should use every piece of it. Here you could enjoy beautiful natural landscape, clean air and local environmentally friendly products. Another important factor is transport accessibility», said the head of the region. «There will be the bus route "Agritourism Korolkov Garden". The saratovites and the guests of the city should know about it".
Valery talked to the students who were involved in Cycling, made course ropes, played paintball. The Governor also visited the site, where the Apple orchard of intensive type was arranged in 2014. And this year the Apple tree that Valery Radaev planted some time ago, gave the first fruits.
"Today the development of tourism is getting more and more popular. Because of the fact that the relevant disciplines are taught in all high schools in Saratov, we can be sure that rivalry will exit. The agricultural university needs to keep its brand because our Agrocenter has unique opportunities which must be used for its development as a place of tourism and rest", said Valery Radaev.
Also they inspected the reconstruction of the pond. The staff of the center carries testing of modern technologies of industrial fish breeding pond. Here they breed valuable species of fish, including sturgeon.
At the end of the his visiting, the Governor of the region Valery Radaev gave letters of thanks to students, the university staff for their work and professional skills and thanked them for their hard work .
"Agrocenter is a universal platform. You can hardly find any like that in Saratov. You have done a lot. It is obvious. But there is still much work left. The main thing is not to postpone all the plans for later. They must be done today. You are on the right way», said Valery Radaev. « Significant improvement is seen throughout the area. For the first time, in the year of the environment such work is done in the municipal areas. The best will be encouraged. All this will contribute to the development of areas, tourism, other opportunities and the region."