GOST R 59850.1-2021 PDF

Full title and description

ГОСТ R 59850.1-2021 — "Арктический туризм. Часть 1. Туристские и экскурсионные услуги в Арктической зоне Российской Федерации. Основные положения". Стандарт устанавливает общие положения и требования к организации туристских и экскурсионных услуг и экскурсионной деятельности в Арктической зоне Российской Федерации, включая определения, требования к организаторам, безопасности, взаимодействию с местным населением и охране окружающей среды.

Abstract

This national standard provides basic provisions for Arctic tourism within the Russian Federation's Arctic zone. It defines terms, outlines the responsibilities of service providers, establishes safety and environmental protection expectations, and references related technical and safety standards to ensure tourist and excursion services are organised and delivered with attention to health, life-safety, cultural sensitivity and natural-resource protection. The standard is intended as the foundational (Part 1) document in the series of standards on Arctic tourism.

General information

• Status: Active — national standard of the Russian Federation (in force).
• Publication date: Approved by Rosstandart 29 November 2021; date of introduction (entry into force) 30 June 2022.
• Publisher: Federal Agency on Technical Regulating and Metrology (Rosstandart). Developed with input from the Federal Agency for Tourism (Rostourism) and expert organisations.
• ICS / categories: 03.200.10 (Tourism).
• Edition / version: First edition — ГОСТ R 59850.1-2021.
• Number of pages: 12 pages (official publication formats: electronic and print).

Scope

Applies to the provision and organisation of tourist and excursion services conducted within the Arctic zone of the Russian Federation. The standard covers conceptual and organisational requirements — terminology, service scope, basic safety and environmental provisions, responsibilities of service providers, interaction with local communities (including indigenous peoples), and references to more detailed safety and infrastructure requirements provided in subsequent parts of the series. It does not replace specific technical, medical or operational norms given in other referenced standards but sets the baseline principles for Arctic tourism services.

Key topics and requirements

• Definitions and scope of "Arctic tourism" and "tourist/excursion services" as applied to the Russian Arctic zone.
• General safety and risk-management obligations for organisers and guides (life‑safety, health, equipment and training).
• Environmental protection and sustainable practices while operating in fragile Arctic ecosystems.
• Respectful engagement and coordination with indigenous and local communities.
• Requirements for documentation, information provided to tourists, and mandatory briefings for Arctic-specific hazards.
• Reference and cross‑linking to more detailed parts of the series that address infrastructure, emergency response, wildlife conflict prevention, and other specialised topics.

Typical use and users

Used by tourism operators, excursion organisers, tour guides, safety managers, destination managers, regulatory bodies and consultants working in or planning operations in the Russian Arctic zone. Also used by infrastructure planners and emergency-response organisations as the baseline standard for tourist service provision and for aligning more specific technical requirements addressed in other parts of the series.

Related standards

Part of the GOST R 59850 series on Arctic tourism — other parts include practical and safety‑focused documents such as GOST R 59850.2-2021 (safety requirements), GOST R 59850.4-2021 (tourist infrastructure), GOST R 59850.5-2021 and GOST R 59850.6-2021 (wildlife conflict prevention), as well as more general tourism standards like GOST R 53522 (tourist and excursion services — main principles) and related national standards referenced within the text. These documents should be consulted together when planning or assessing Arctic tourism activities.

Keywords

Arctic tourism; tourist services; excursions; Arctic zone of the Russian Federation; safety; risk management; environmental protection; indigenous communities; tourist infrastructure; polar bear conflict prevention.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ГОСТ R 59850.1-2021 is a Russian national standard titled "Arctic tourism. Part 1. Tourist and excursion services in the Arctic zone of the Russian Federation. Basic provisions" that establishes the general provisions for organising tourist and excursion services in the Russian Arctic zone.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers terminology, the general duties of service providers, baseline safety and environmental expectations, requirements for information and documentation for tourists, and references to more detailed technical and operational parts of the Arctic tourism standard series. It sets the foundational principles rather than detailed technical methods.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Tourism operators, excursion organisers, guides, safety and compliance officers, destination managers, consultants, and regulators involved in Arctic tourism planning and operations within the Russian Federation.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: As of its approval it is an active national standard: approved by Rosstandart by Order No. 1633‑ст on 29 November 2021 and introduced into force on 30 June 2022. Users should verify whether any amendments or successor standards have been published since that date via official Rosstandart information sources.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is Part 1 of a multi‑part series (GOST R 59850.x) covering Arctic tourism; subsequent parts address safety requirements, infrastructure, wildlife conflict prevention and other specialised topics. Consult the other parts of the series for operational and technical details.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Arctic tourism, tourist services, excursions, Arctic zone of the Russian Federation, safety, risk management, environmental protection, indigenous communities, tourist infrastructure.