In less than a month, certification for tourist guides and guide interpreters will be mandatory in Russia. From July 1, 2024, it will be illegal to provide sightseeing services without the certification (Federal Law No. 93-FZ dated April 20, 2021 On Amendments to the Federal Law On the Basics of Tourist Activity in the Russian Federation regarding the legal regulation of the activities of guides (tourist guides), guide interpreters and instructor guides)