Russia and Azerbaijan agree on dev't of freight along North-South corridor
Russia and Azerbaijan have discussed the development of freight traffic along the International North-South Transport Corridor, the Azerbaijani Embassy in Russia reported.
Astrakhan region
Azerbaijani Minister of Economy meets with Astrakhan region vice-governor
Azerbaijan's Economy Minister Mikayil Jabbarov held a meeting with Vice‑Governor and Chairman of the Government of Russia's Astrakhan Region Denis Afanasyev to discuss ways of strengthening regional economic relations.
Igor Babushkin and Ali Asadov hold talks in Baku
Governor of Russia's Astrakhan Region Igor Babushkin and Azerbaijan's Prime Minister Ali Asadov held talks in Baku, the Azerbaijani Cabinet of Ministers said.
Astrakhan and Iraq develop new route to Middle East
Authorities from Russia's Astrakhan region and Iraq are exploring the establishment of a new transport link. Iraqi representatives have expressed their intention to join the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC).
Moscow and Baku meet in Astrakhan
A high-level session the Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation between Russia and Azerbaijan is underway in Astrakhan.
Iranian vessel runs aground in Astrakhan region
A Iranian ship ran aground in the Astrakhan region. None of the crew members were injured as a result of the incident.
Dagestan and Astrakhan region congratulate Ilham Aliyev
Head of Russia's Republic of Dagestan Sergey Melikov and Governor of Russia's Astrakhan oblast Igor Babushkin sent congratulatory letters to Azerbaijani President …
Astrakhan and Kazakhstan discuss creation of border trade center
The Astrakhan Region plans to develop trade with Kazakhstan. The parties discussed the establishment of a center for the storage and processing goods on the border.
Azerbaijani President receives Astrakhan region governor
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev received governor of Russia's Astrakhan Region Igor Babushkin in Baku yesterday. The President of Azerbaijan stressed the significance of the construction of a kindergarten in the Gubadli …
Astrakhan region delegation visits Karabakh
A delegation led by Astrakhan region Governor Igor Babushkin visited the Gubadli district of Azerbaijan, where they were shown the construction of a kindergarten initiated by the Russian region.
Putin instructs Astrakhan to address shallowing Caspian Sea problem after meeting with Aliyev
Russian President Vladimir Putin has tasked Astrakhan region Governor Igor Babushkin with joining the effort to prevent the Caspian Sea from shallowing as soon as possible. "I visited Azerbaijan a short time ago, and …
Russia and Iran intend to develop shipping partnership
Russian Astrakhan region representatives and the Iranian Consul General in Astrakhan discussed the operation of the new Astraport Shipping company in the Caspian Sea as part of the development of the International North-South Transport Corridor …
Utility accident leaves Astrakhan without water
Today, thousands of households were left without water in Astrakhan, as a result of a major utility accident that occurred on the water pipeline supplying the city from the Kutum River
Azerbaijani delegation arrives in Astrakhan
The head of the regional government met with its members
Astrakhan region discuss launch of air cargo transportation with Azerbaijan
This issue was discussed at today's negotiations in Baku between the Head of the region and the Azerbaijani President. The parties also talked about the prospects for the development of the North-South international transport corridor.
Putin: North-South corridor development to continue
Development of the North - South international transport corridor will continue, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at the meeting with governor of the Astrakhan Region Igor Babushkin. The road network is a critical element of the …
Russia increases production of black caviar
Russia began producing more black caviar in Russia. Over the past year, 25 tons of the delicacy were produced in the Astrakhan region. State support contributes to production growth.
Astrakhan region's governor congratulates Ilham Aliyev
Governor of Russia's Astrakhan region Igor Babushkin has sent a congratulatory letter to President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev on his …
Caspian Highway opens for transport after bad weather
Cars can use the Caspian highway in the Astrakhan region again. All restrictions on vehicle movement have been lifted.
Astrakhan educational institutions honor memory of Heydar Aliyev
Two events dedicated to the centenary of the birth of Heydar Aliyev were held in educational institutions of Astrakhan. The concert and literary evening took place at the Caspian Institute named after Apraksin and secondary school №11.
