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12TH WORLD CONGRESS ON SNOW, MOUNTAIN AND WELLNESS TOURISM

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2024 Program

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We cannot allow anyone to miss these masterful interventions, so if your schedule does not allow you to travel to Andorra, we invite you not to miss all the interventions that will take place at the Andorra la Vella Convention Center on the 20 and on March 21. We are waiting for you in the digital universe! Are you going to connect?

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MOUNTAINLIKERS: “Sustainability and wellbeing, the keys to mountain tourism”

The World Congress on Snow, Mountain and Wellness Tourism is an initiative of Andorra’s 7 Communes, the Government of Andorra, and the World Tourism Organization, aimed at setting up a permanent discussion forum on the development and sustainability of tourism in mountain areas. It is held every two years and is organised by each Commune in rotation.

Since its inception in 1998, the Congress has focused on the most innovative topics of the time, deriving from the analysis of touristic and social trends, the economic situation, and the development of communication and analysis tools.

For this reason, and supported by the increase in participants at each edition, the World Congress on Snow, Mountain and Wellness Tourism in Andorra has become an international benchmark for the exchange of knowledge regarding trends, tools, and opportunities for tourism development in mountain areas.

MESSAGE FROM THE MINISTER

Dear participants,

During the last edition of the World Congress on Snow and Mountain Tourism in 2022, the theme addressed was the recovery of tourism after the pandemic, under the title “A new approach to the future”. Today, after hard work by public administrations to encourage and help the sector, and after seeing how local businesses have handled this situation, not without difficulty, we can say that the tourism sector has faced this enormous crisis, showing great resilience. We must continue our efforts to strengthen the tourism sector and continue its contribution to the economies of mountain areas.

Not without effort, the Principality of Andorra, in this period of recovery, thanks to its privileged natural wealth and its wide variety of activities in a healthy environment, recorded an increase in overnight stays, exceeding for the first time 10 million nights per year.

Messages, UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili

According to research carried out by UNWTO and FAO, mountain tourism accounts for between 9 and 16% of international tourist arrivals worldwide. That means that as many as 375 million tourists visited mountain tourism destinations in 2019 alone. But we cannot forget that for many communities, tourism is more than numbers; tourism is their livelihood, and as such, we have a shared duty to ensure the return of international travel brings inclusive and sustainable opportunities for all.

Promoting sustainable practices can increase and diversify household incomes, enhance job opportunities, build robust micro-economies and revitalize products and services. At the same time, it can build resilience and protect the fragile mountain ecosystems and their unique heritage. Achieving this will require ensuring that communities are at the heart of mountain tourism development. They are undoubtedly best-placed to measure and manage the impacts of tourism in mountains, as well as the adequate management of resources, and to develop a definition of sustainable tourism planning and management policies and strategies.

Greetings from the Mayor of Encamp, Laura Mas Barrionuevo

This year, Encamp takes over and is the host parish of the 12th Congress on Snow, Mountain and Wellness Tourism and I feel especially proud, as mayor, that it is in the edition where the theme is sustainability and well-being. The sustainability of our parish and the well-being of our tourists are the cornerstone of our tourism strategy. A parish where the towns of Encamp and Pas de la Casa live and enjoy surrounded by nature, mountains and landscapes that form one of our main tourist attractions.

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David astrié padilla, athina babakou, gottfried bachler, natalia bayona, betim budzaku, franklin carpenter, sandra carvão, carlos cendra cruz, javier corso, caroline couret, domitien détrie, hermann fercher, sònia figueras, emma haefeli, david hailstones, judit hidalgo rambla, michel julian, sarisher mann, enric martínez-sala, csilla mezösi, rosana morillo rodríguez, alice morrison, joan muro de sas, alessandra priante, lászló puczko, jordi serracanta marcet, daniel soucaze des soucaze, mattia storni, jordi torres falcó, carmen vidales molina, if you want to register to attend the congress, send an email to: [email protected].

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• 08:00 – 10.00

Arrival and registration of participants

• 10:00 – 10:30
• Sra. Gemma Rial

Opening Ceremony

Hon. Mr. Francesc Camp Torres, Mayor of Canillo Mr. Zurab Pololikashvili, Secretary-General, UNWTO H.E. Mr. Jordi Torres Falcó, Minister of Tourism and Telecommunications of Andorra Master of Ceremony: Mrs. Gemma Rial, Journalist and Presenter of RTVA (Ràdio i Televisió d’Andorra)

• 10:30 – 11:00
• Sr. Damien Zisswiller

Keynote on innovation and sustainability

Damien Zisswiller, Directorate of Engineering and Development of Territories, Atout France

• 11:00 – 13:00
• Sra. Sandra Carvao

High Level Panel on "Mountain destinations: between recovery and looking to the future"

Mountain tourist destinations have quickly adapted to the new postcovid reality. What strategies have public and private entities implemented to deal with it? And what vision do they have for the future? Moderation and introduction: Sandra Carvao, Chief of Tourism Market Intelligence and Competitiveness, UNWTO Speakers: H.E. Mr. Jordi Torres Falcó, Minister of Tourism and Telecommunications of Andorra H.E. Mr. Simon Zajc, Secretary of State, Ministry of Economic Development and Technology of Slovenia H.E. Mr. Fernando Valdés, Secretary of State for Tourism of Spain H.E. Mrs. Sofia Zacharaki, Viceminister of Tourism of Greece

• 13:00 – 15:00

Free time for lunch

• 15:00 – 15:30
• Sr. Gerard Calzada

Understanding mountain Tourism through data

Smartphones have become the most widely used device for any online operation. The use of mobiles allows an important source at data level. How do we take advantage of this information and what can we offer to the users? The effectiveness of mobile data. Gerardo Calzada, Data & AI Manager, Andorra Telecom

• 15.30– 17:00
• Sra. Natalia Bayona

SESSION 1 – Digital transformation and the tourism of the future

Since the pandemic, digitalization - "big data", "virtual reality" or "artificial intelligence" - has been strengthened, generating solutions to accelerate economic recovery. New tourism applications have been rapidly created helping companies adjust their business models, and institutions reorganize their tourism destination using data and AI. This session will showcase tourism innovative technological solutions that contribute to sustainable development. Moderator: Natalia Bayona, Director of Innovation, Education and Investments, UNWTO Speakers: Christian Lunger, CEO, Motasdesign (Austria) Santiago Camps, CEO, Mabrian Technologies (Spain) Helena González Ung, Special Projects & Digital Art Manager, Necsum Trison (Spain) Marc Galabert Macià, Secretary of State for Economic Diversification and Innovation, Government of Andorra Marc Bigas Bachs, Co-founder of Skitude (Norway) 16:30 - 17:00 P/R

• 17:00-17:20
• Sra. Sandra Carvao & Sra. Rosalaura Romeo

UNWTO / FAO Report on Sustainable Mountain Tourism – Key Outcomes

Sandra Carvao, Chief of Tourism Market Intelligence and Competitiveness, UNWTO Rosalaura Romeo, Project Coordinator, Mountain Partnership Secretariat, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

• 09:30 – 11:00
• Sr. David Mora

SESSION 2 – Gastronomy and sustainable consumption

Gastronomy tourism is a growing trend that allows the consolidation of typical food, identity and culture of the destination. This session will also give examples of sustainable consumption initiatives that serve as a tool for the local population to benefit from tourism development, especially in rural areas. Moderator: David Mora, Coordinator of the Master’s Degree in Food Tourism, Basque Culinary Center (BCC) Speakers: Michele Rumiz, Director of the programme Slow Food Travel (Italy) Chef Jordi Grau, Restaurant Ibaya, Sport Hotel Hermitage (Andorra) Vee Bougani, CEO, Sustainable Food Movement (Greece) Philippe Berto, Deputy CEO of CRTL Occitanie, France 10:30 - 11:00 P/R

• 11:15 – 13:00
• Sra. Céline Fortin

SESSION 3: Innovative experiences

Consumers habits have been transformed - their health and wellbeing, their contact with nature and their communities come first. Destinations and tourist service companies have adapted rapidly to this new reality. At the same time, an important factor on their holidays is discovering and experimenting. Experience tourism together with a healthy environment is a key element for the consumer. Moderator: Céline Fortin, Regional Manager, Europe & Oceania, Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) Speakers: Michel Durrieu, CEO, Huttopia (France) Betim Budzaku, CEO, Andorra Turisme Pierre-François Adam, Innovation-Foresight and Entrepreneurship Manager Cluster Montagne (France) 12:30 - 13:00 P/R

• 13:00 – 15:30
• 15:30 – 17:00
• Sra. Alessandra Priante

SESSION 4: Consumers call for responsible tourism destinations

The globally growing environmental awareness also changes development patterns in tourism: energy efficiency, environmental friendly construction or the use of natural materials can all contribute to sustainable development. This session aims at showcasing tourism initiatives dedicated to an eco-friendly development. It will also discuss governance, job creation and capacity building. Moderator: Alessandra Priante, Regional Director for Europe, UNWTO Speakers: Leigh Barnes, Chief Customer Officer, Intrepid Travel (United Kingdom) Marc Pons, Director in Andorra Investigation + Innovation (Andorra) Domitien Détrie, Director General of the Pyrenees Agency (France) Jeremy Smith, Co-founder, Tourism Declares a Climate Emergency (France) 16:30 - 17:00 P/R

• 17:00 – 17:30

Closing ceremony

Hon. Mr. Francesc Camp Torres, Mayor of Canillo Hon. Mrs. Laura Mas Barrionuevo, Mayor of Encamp, host of the 2024 Congress Mrs. Alessandra Priante, Regional Director for Europe, UNWTO H.E. Mr. Jordi Torres Falcó, Minister of Tourism and Telecommunications of Andorra

• 09:00 – 18:00

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The 2023 International Mountain Tourism Alliance Annual Conference and "World Famous Mountain Dialogue" Is Set to Begin

Xingyi, China--(Newsfile Corp. - September 11, 2023) - The highly anticipated 2023 International Mountain Tourism Alliance (IMTA) Annual Conference and "World Famous Mountain Dialogue" will officially begin in Xingyi, Guizhou on September 15th. IMTA members, renowned international organizations, relevant national cultural and tourism departments, leaders and officials from Guizhou Province, professional tourism organizations and enterprises, world-famous mountain and mountain tourism destination institutions, and other esteemed guests will be present. The conference will focus on the themes of "Mountain Tourism Resource Innovation and Destination Construction" and "World Famous Mountains Empower the Wellness of Mountain Tourism." It aims to tap into collective wisdom and industry expertise, address current challenges, and explore innovative strategies for sustainable mountain tourism governance in the new era, including the protection, innovative utilization, and development of mountain resources.

During the conference, the International Mountain Tourism Alliance (IMTA) will present a report on its work in 2023 and work plan for 2024. The host city for the "International Mountain Tourism Day 2024" themed event will be announced. Additionally, the "Report on World Mountain Tourism Development Trend (2023 Edition)" will be released. At the 2023 "World Famous Mountain Dialogue" event, invited guest speakers will engage in in-depth discussions on topics such as "Ecological Priority Empowers the Green Development of Famous Mountains Tourism" and "Mountain Tourism Leads a Healthy Lifestyle." They will also launch the "Jointly Building World Famous Mountain Tourism Destinations - World Famous Mountain Dialogue 2023" initiative. Furthermore, the event will showcase the 2023 World Famous Mountain Photography Exhibition, exhibiting the beauty of mountain tourism resources, highlighting the appeal of world famous mountains, and resonating with the spirit of the 2023 "World Famous Mountain Dialogue."

To encourage communication and collaboration, a Mountain Hot Spring Wellness Tourism seminar will be held on September 16th. Experts in hot spring health, representatives from hot spring enterprises, and research institutions will discuss topics related to mountain hot spring wellness tourism, seeking opportunities for cooperation.

In anticipation of the comprehensive implementation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and to promote the high-quality development of mountain tourism, the International Mountain Tourism Alliance (IMTA), in collaboration with the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, has drafted the "Report on Mountain Tourism Cooperation and Development under the RCEP Framework," which will be released at the opening ceremony of the International Mountain Tourism and Outdoor Sports Conference 2023. Moreover, the conference will witness the prestigious awarding of the "IMTA International Mountain Hot Spring Health Tourism Pilot Demonstration Site" and "IMTA International Mountain Hiking Tourism Demonstration Route" to deserving sites.

Established in August 2017 as the world's first professional international organization dedicated to mountain tourism, the International Mountain Tourism Alliance (IMTA) has made significant progress in creating a platform for research, investment cooperation, dialogue, and exchange for the development of the mountain tourism industry. Guided by its core mission of "protecting mountain resources, preserving mountain civilization, promoting mountain economies, benefiting mountain communities, and committed to promoting sustainable mountain tourism development," the IMTA has played a pivotal role in nurturing and building independent brands such as theme forums, International Mountain Tourism Day, World Mountain Dialogue, and Asian Mountain Tourism Promotion Conference. These initiatives have provided both conceptual and practical support for the sustainable development of global mountain tourism.

In the midst of a thriving tourism industry and a vibrant market, the 2023 International Mountain Tourism Alliance (IMTA) Annual Conference holds significant importance. This conference will serve as a platform to gather ideas, incorporate various strengths, and facilitate exchange and knowledge-sharing among members while influencing the industry. It promises to inject fresh energy into the development of the mountain tourism industry, inviting participants from all corners of the world to join this remarkable mountain tourism event.

Media contact Contact: Xiaomi Luo Organizatiion: International Mountain Tourism Alliance (IMTA) Website: https://www.imtaweb.net/home Email: [email protected] [email protected]

To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/180181

For many rural mountain communities, tourism is a lifeline, contributing in particular to SDGs 1, 2 and 8.

However, mountain tourism can also negatively affect fragile mountain ecosystems, endanger biodiversity, fail to ensure local people benefit from revenues, and even threaten the identity of mountain communities themselves.

In anticipation of the return of large numbers of visitors to mountains after the COVID-19 pandemic, consideration must be given to reducing environmental impacts, including by addressing tourist-generated plastic waste, and ensuring sustainable tourism, such as by developing a year-round tourism destination in mountains as climate crisis shortens snow seasons.

By Qu Dongyu, Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN, and Zurab Pololikashvili, Secretary-General of the UN World Tourism Organization

The world’s mountains have long attracted visitors for their scenic beauty, sports opportunities and rich cultural heritage. And for many rural mountain communities, tourism is a lifeline. However, mountain tourism can also come at a cost.

Tourism can increase household incomes, enhance job opportunities and revitalize local traditions. By doing so, it contributes to many of the Sustainable Development Goals , including those on poverty (SDG 1), hunger (SDG 2) and decent work (SDG 8). This is especially important when we consider that one in every two rural mountain people in developing countries are at risk of hunger.

But when poorly managed, tourism can negatively affect fragile mountain ecosystems, endanger biodiversity, fail to ensure local people benefit from revenues, and even threaten the identity of mountain communities themselves.

Developing a year-round tourism destination in mountains is increasingly vital as climate change shortens the snow seasons.

COVID-19 has hit the tourism industry like a seismic shock. Before the pandemic, mountain tourism accounted for up to a fifth of tourism worldwide. In 2020, international tourist numbers declined by 74% globally, and mountain destinations that relied on international visitors have suffered serious economic losses. But the joint study ‘ Mountain tourism – Towards a more sustainable path ’ by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO), the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the Mountain Partnership Secretariat suggests that the pandemic has also presented us with an opportunity to rethink mountain tourism.

Helping mountain regions to recover from the COVID-19 crisis requires actions in the short and longer term that extend beyond the tourism sector. It is our urgent responsibility to rebuild the industry more sustainably and equitably, in ways that provide long-term benefits for mountain peoples and their environments.

Many governments have responded quickly to support tourism recovery. Most countries have adopted economy-wide stimulus packages, along with job support measures. Georgia, for example, announced that property and income taxes for companies in the tourism sector will be deferred, and banks will restructure debts for individuals and companies operating in the tourism industry.

We also need to transform our agrifood systems to be more efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable, for improved livelihoods and to ensure that local communities are fully engaged in, and benefit from, mountain tourism. In particular, mountain destinations need to innovate and diversify to attract new markets as tourism emerges from the shadow of the pandemic.

Developing a year-round tourism destination in mountains can generate additional income, and is increasingly vital as the impacts of the climate crisis are reducing the lengths of the snow seasons. Mountains have much more to offer than snow sports in winter and hiking in summer. Archaeological, cultural and spiritual sites, picturesque villages, thermal baths, specialty products and gastronomy trails, and rare species of plants and animals all represent opportunities to diversify tourism. 

The Philippines’ Cordillera region is a good example. The country’s Department of Tourism, the Mountain Partnership Secretariat and Slow Food launched a project in the area in 2018 to connect tourism service providers to small-scale producers, helping visitors to discover high-quality mountain products such as heirloom rice, while boosting the income of mountain communities.

At the same time, we cannot ignore that climate change will likely increase the frequency of natural hazards such as floods and landslides. Strengthening crisis management capacities and health and safety standards will be critical to build the long-term resilience of mountain communities and the mountain tourism sector. 

In addition, in anticipation of the return of large numbers of visitors to mountains, consideration must be given to reduce environmental impacts and ensure sustainable tourism. This includes addressing the large quantities of tourist-generated plastic waste in mountains, which causes harm to the health of animals, humans and ecosystems. The recent UN-supported Mountain Waste Survey confirmed that plastic waste is found even in remote areas, such as the Himalaya Summits. Working towards eliminating single-use plastic products across the tourism industry is of key importance.

Finally, we need to ensure that tourism fosters respect and protection for the natural and spiritual heritage of mountains, and the cultural diversity and traditional practices of mountain communities.

We have a collective responsibility to make ethical travel choices, to expect wellbeing destinations and tourism businesses to be environmentally conscious, and to hold them accountable if they are not. Sustainable mountain tourism is the theme of this year’s International Mountain Day observed annually on 11 December.

For sustainable mountain tourism to prosper, urgent measures are required to ensure that nobody is left behind. This means supporting the vulnerable groups in mountains, including women, youth and Indigenous Peoples, who are the custodians of these majestic yet fragile environments from which we all benefit. The sustainable management of mountains will support better production, better nutrition, a better environment and a better life for all, and contribute to achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

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The 2023 International Mountain Tourism Alliance Annual Conference and "World Famous Mountain Dialogue" Is Set to Begin

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Xingyi, China--(Newsfile Corp. - September 11, 2023) - The highly anticipated 2023 International Mountain Tourism Alliance (IMTA) Annual Conference and "World Famous Mountain Dialogue" will officially begin in Xingyi, Guizhou on September 15th. IMTA members, renowned international organizations, relevant national cultural and tourism departments, leaders and officials from Guizhou Province, professional tourism organizations and enterprises, world-famous mountain and mountain tourism destination institutions, and other esteemed guests will be present. The conference will focus on the themes of "Mountain Tourism Resource Innovation and Destination Construction" and "World Famous Mountains Empower the Wellness of Mountain Tourism." It aims to tap into collective wisdom and industry expertise, address current challenges, and explore innovative strategies for sustainable mountain tourism governance in the new era, including the protection, innovative utilization, and development of mountain resources.

During the conference, the International Mountain Tourism Alliance (IMTA) will present a report on its work in 2023 and work plan for 2024. The host city for the "International Mountain Tourism Day 2024" themed event will be announced. Additionally, the "Report on World Mountain Tourism Development Trend (2023 Edition)" will be released. At the 2023 "World Famous Mountain Dialogue" event, invited guest speakers will engage in in-depth discussions on topics such as "Ecological Priority Empowers the Green Development of Famous Mountains Tourism" and "Mountain Tourism Leads a Healthy Lifestyle." They will also launch the "Jointly Building World Famous Mountain Tourism Destinations - World Famous Mountain Dialogue 2023" initiative. Furthermore, the event will showcase the 2023 World Famous Mountain Photography Exhibition, exhibiting the beauty of mountain tourism resources, highlighting the appeal of world famous mountains, and resonating with the spirit of the 2023 "World Famous Mountain Dialogue."

To encourage communication and collaboration, a Mountain Hot Spring Wellness Tourism seminar will be held on September 16th. Experts in hot spring health, representatives from hot spring enterprises, and research institutions will discuss topics related to mountain hot spring wellness tourism, seeking opportunities for cooperation.

In anticipation of the comprehensive implementation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and to promote the high-quality development of mountain tourism, the International Mountain Tourism Alliance (IMTA), in collaboration with the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, has drafted the "Report on Mountain Tourism Cooperation and Development under the RCEP Framework," which will be released at the opening ceremony of the International Mountain Tourism and Outdoor Sports Conference 2023. Moreover, the conference will witness the prestigious awarding of the "IMTA International Mountain Hot Spring Health Tourism Pilot Demonstration Site" and "IMTA International Mountain Hiking Tourism Demonstration Route" to deserving sites.

Established in August 2017 as the world's first professional international organization dedicated to mountain tourism, the International Mountain Tourism Alliance (IMTA) has made significant progress in creating a platform for research, investment cooperation, dialogue, and exchange for the development of the mountain tourism industry. Guided by its core mission of "protecting mountain resources, preserving mountain civilization, promoting mountain economies, benefiting mountain communities, and committed to promoting sustainable mountain tourism development," the IMTA has played a pivotal role in nurturing and building independent brands such as theme forums, International Mountain Tourism Day, World Mountain Dialogue, and Asian Mountain Tourism Promotion Conference. These initiatives have provided both conceptual and practical support for the sustainable development of global mountain tourism.

In the midst of a thriving tourism industry and a vibrant market, the 2023 International Mountain Tourism Alliance (IMTA) Annual Conference holds significant importance. This conference will serve as a platform to gather ideas, incorporate various strengths, and facilitate exchange and knowledge-sharing among members while influencing the industry. It promises to inject fresh energy into the development of the mountain tourism industry, inviting participants from all corners of the world to join this remarkable mountain tourism event.

Media contact Contact: Xiaomi Luo Organizatiion: International Mountain Tourism Alliance (IMTA) Website: http://www.imtaweb.net/home Email: [email protected] [email protected]

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Perm: Lord of the Northern Urals

Perm. Sergei Gribushin House. Built at turn of 20th century by Alexander Turchasov. Referred to in Boris Pasternak's Doctor Zhivago as the "house with statues". August 23, 1999

Located just on the European side of the Ural Mountains, the metropolis of Perm is both an industrial powerhouse and one of Russia’s cultural centers. The main part of the city extends for miles along the high east bank of the Kama River.

In summer 1909, the Russian photographer and chemist Sergei Prokudin-Gorsky made his first trip to Perm as part of his project to document the diversity of the Russian Empire in the early 20th century. Prokudin-Gorsky’s panoramas of Perm included detailed vistas of the riverfront. My first visit to the Perm region occurred nine decades late, in the summer of 1999. Return trips ln 2014 and 2017 revealed a city in the midst of a building boom.

View up left bank of Kama River (taken from railroad bridge). Beneath the smoke plume: bell tower & Cathedral of the Transfiguration. Smoke is multicolored because of motion during the three sequential exposures of the negative. Summer 1909

A history entertwined with industry

The name “Perm” (apparently derived from Finno-Ugric words pera ma, meaning "distant land") is documented as early as the 12th-century chronicle “Tale of Bygone Years”. At that time "Perm" was variously used to include territory in the northern Urals that was nominally controlled by the economic power of Novgorod, whose hunters and traders reaped the bounty of its valuable furs.    

Bell tower of the Cathedral of the Transfiguration of the Savior. June 15, 2014

The settlement of Perm, however, originated in the early 18th century as part of the quest by Peter the Great to exploit the vast ore deposits of the Ural Mountains. These raw materials provided secure sources of essential industrial-grade metals needed above all for the army.

As with other Urals towns such as Yekaterinburg , the guiding force in developing this area was Vasily Tatishchev (1686-1750), one of Russia's early professional historians. A scholar with a gift for practical activity, Tatishchev had boundless admiration for Peter the Great and was an influential proponent of the central role of autocrat and state in Russian history, of the view that Russians are a "state people."

Cathedral of the Transfiguration of the Savior, northwest view. August 23, 1999

During the 1720s, Tatishchev established settlements at mines, smelters, and metal-working plants throughout the Ural Mountains. In 1720, he chose the 17th-century village of Egoshikha, located near the small Egoshikha River, a tributary of the Kama. With nearby sources of copper ore, dense forests and ample water supplies, the site was considered ideal for a large smelter. The project was entrusted to Georg Wilhelm Henning (de Gennin; 1676-1750), a military engineer of German origins who worked closely with Tatishchev. 

Construction began on the main Egoshikha factory on May 4, 1723, which is considered the city’s founding date. The name “Perm” was officially adopted only in 1781 after a command by Catherine the Great that transformed the large factory settlement into an administrative center for the Urals.          

Meshkov House, main facade. August 23, 1999

Since its origins, Perm has been associated with heavy industry, and by the 1860s it became one of the most important arms producing areas in Russia. The cannon works at Motovilikha — a factory town founded in the 18th century near the copper​ plant at Egoshikha — became a key component in the Russian military-industrial complex. 

A transport hub

View of central Perm from City Hills. In distant background from left: minaret of Main Mosque, bell tower of Trinity Cathedral. Center: Transfiguration Cathedral. Center far right: side & back of Meshkov House. All buildings linked by Monastery Street. Summer 1909.

Because of its favorable location within the Volga River basin, Perm during the 19th century developed into a transportation center for salt and other minerals, ​as well as ​metal ore​ and the products of metal factories throughout the western Ural Mountains. In 1846, regular steamboat service appeared on the Kama.

In 1863, Perm was included in the main Siberian highway, and in 1878, construction was completed on the first phase of the Urals Railroad from Perm to Ekaterinburg, part of a railroad construction boom that culminated in the early 20th century with the completion of the TransSiberian Railway. Perm’s growth in the 19th century was reflected in Prokudin-Gorsky’s overviews of the central city, with its belching smokestacks.

Meshkov House, view from Monastery (formerly Ordzhonikidze) Street. June 15, 2014

Distinctive landmarks

Among the landmarks in his photographs is the Cathedral of the Transfiguration of the Savior, overlooking the Kama. The shrine was originally part of the Transfiguration Monastery, founded in 1560 by the Stroganovs for their settlement up the Kama River at Pyskor. In 1781, the monastery moved to Perm, recently elevated to the status of town and the seat of a diocese. Begun at the end of the 18th century, construction of the Perm cathedral lasted until 1819. Thereafter, work began on ​its majestic neoclassical bell tower, designed by Ivan Sviyazev and finished in 1832.        

Bell tower of Trinity Cathedral on Sludka Hill. June 15, 2014

Much of Perm burned during a fire in 1842, but the town quickly recovered. During the half century before the First World War, rapid growth led to the construction of brick buildings in eclectic ornamental styles.

Trinity Cathedral, southeast view. June 15, 2014

Despite sweeping changes in the century following Prokudin-Gorsky’s visit, many of the buildings captured in his photographs remain, Prominent among them are the Ascension-St. Feodosy Church (1903-10) and the Trinity Cathedral (1846-49).

Main mosque & minaret. August 22, 1999 11.

One of the most distinctive landmarks in his panoramas is the towering minaret of Perm’s main mosque, endowed by local merchants and designed in a Moorish style by Aleksandr Ozhegov. Completed in 1903, its tall minaret soars above wooden houses and century-old brick buildings in what was once a Tatar district. The area is now overshadowed by a skyscraper apartment complex and by the nearby office tower of energy giant Lukoil.

Main moscue & minaret in evening light. August 23, 1999.

Civil war prize

Like other industrial and railroad towns in the Urals, Perm was hotly contested during the Russian Civil War. For a few months, it appeared that Admiral Alexander Kolchak's White forces, which captured Perm on Christmas Eve in 1918, would prevail in their drive westward. Yet the energetic strategy of the Red commanders such as Mikhail Frunze and Vasily Bliukher drove Kolchak back from Perm and the Urals in what proved to be a disastrous retreat for White forces. In a further twist of fate, the victorious Red commander Bliukher fell victim to Stalin's purges in 1938. Perm during the Civil War is generally considered to be portrayed under the name “Yuriatin” in Boris Pasternak’s novel Doctor Zhivago .

Perm old & new. Late 19th-century house, Monastery Street 83. Right: Lukoil Building. June 15, 2014

 Despite extensive damage in the wake of the Civil War, Perm regained its industrial power in the 1930s. In March 1940 the city was renamed Molotov in honor of Vyacheslav Molotov (1890-1986), a member of Stalin’s inner circle. The name “Perm” was restored in October 1957 in the wake of Nikita Khrushchev’s campaign of de-Stalinization.          

With slightly over a million inhabitants, Perm belongs to a cluster of cities (Krasnoyarsk, Voronezh, Ufa) that falls just under Russia’s top 10. The city's economy rests on the viability of local industry, which includes not only metal working and engine production but also major oil refineries and chemical plants.

Prokudin-Gorsky’s photographs of Perm superbly convey the sense of this bustling industrial and transportation nexus.

View of Kama River northwest from Transfiguration Cathedral. August 21, 1999

In the early 20th century the Russian photographer Sergei Prokudin-Gorsky devised a complex process for color photography. Between 1903 and 1916 he traveled through the Russian Empire and took over 2,000 photographs with the process, which involved three exposures on a glass plate. In August 1918, he left Russia and ultimately resettled in France with a large part of his collection of glass negatives. After his death in Paris in 1944, his heirs sold the collection to the Library of Congress. In the early 21st century the Library digitized the Prokudin-Gorsky Collection and made it freely available to the global public. A number of Russian websites now have versions of the collection. In 1986 the architectural historian and photographer William Brumfield organized the first exhibit of Prokudin-Gorsky photographs at the Library of Congress. Over a period of work in Russia beginning in 1970, Brumfield has photographed most of the sites visited by Prokudin-Gorsky. This series of articles will juxtapose Prokudin-Gorsky’s views of architectural monuments with photographs taken by Brumfield decades later.

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Perm, Russia General info on the city of Perm A short intro... Perm is the most Eastern city of Europe, and therefore its province is often referred to as Eurasia. Having a population of 1 million, Perm' is one of the largest cities in Russia and the second largest in the Urals. The city was formerly called Molotov, after the minister of foreign affairs during Joseph Stalin's ruling. Perm stretches 65 km along the impressive Kama River - Europe's 4th largest river by length. The Perm province, "Permskiy Krai", or "Prikamye", is around two-third the size of the United Kingdom and covers a great area in the very heart of the Ural Mountains. Perm is internationally known as the name for the geological period (290 - 245 million years ago) in which the Ural Mountain Range was formed. In contrary to the Urals, Perm itself is rather young. Although the first settlement of Perm dates back to 16th century, officially it got its city status in 1723. Citizens still loudly celebrate Perm's birthday on 12th of June, with street parades, concerts and fireworks throughout the whole city! In spite of being a relatively young city, Perm played an important role in the history of Russia. Not the least part of this role was played by Ermak, who was from the Perm Province. Ermak, by order of the Stroganov family, gathered an army here and led it through the Urals, later to succesfully conquer Siberia for Russia. Afterwards, when a road was needed to connect Siberia with the west, construction was started in Perm, which was at that time the capital of the Ural region. The new road, together with the construction of the Trans Siberian Railroad, allowed development of the places east of the Urals - current big cities such as Ekaterinburg, Omsk and Novosibirsk, were merely peasant or miners' towns by that time. Nowadays, Perm basically owes its existence to two factors. Firstly the large amounts of natural resources (minerals, oil and timber) that are present in the region, and secondly (but not less important): its location. The mighty Kama River, the Great Trans Siberian Railroad and main motorways from Moscow/Kazan to Siberia all cross in Perm, making Perm a main Russian transportation hub. The city is the doorway from Europe to Asia and to Siberia in particular. During Soviet times, Perm was a proper fortress because of the huge military industry in its region. All artillery and rocket vehicles, as well as (intercontinental) ballistic rocket launching systems, engines for MiG jetfighters and canons of all ranges were (and in less proportions still are) produced in Perm. The Soviets did an excellent job in hiding Perm and keeping it secret. Most people from outside the Urals simply did not know of the existence of the - at that time - 1 million citizens of Perm. Until the end of the cold war, Perm did not appear on certain Soviet-made maps, nor did the roads towards it. Nowadays, Perm is obviously accessible to all. Actually, it currently is one of Russia's fastest growing cities because of its economical prosperity. Click here for specific information for visitors: Perm sightseeing / excursions and Perm hotels . Perm - 101% Russian, yet multicultural For Russian standards, Perm is one of the most multicultural places in the whole country; it is a home of many ethnic groups who have lived together in Perm ever since its existence. While taking a walk through Perm’s huge central bazaar one can easily distinguish Russians at the many typical small kiosks, Georgians and Armenians selling their original spicy kebabs and shoarmas straight from the barbecue and Tatars operating from most of the simple but colorful jewelry stands. Furthermore, Russian orthodox churches, a mosque, a synagogue and several Catholic churches (some dating from the 17th century) all exist next to each other in Perm. The multicultural character of Perm also shows in its dining possibilities; one does never have to go far to experience the Russian, Uzbek, Georgian or Caucasian cuisine. In spite of its multicultural character, Perm is “Russian till the bone”. Wide avenues, big squares and parks, many statues, dominant Soviet architecture, countless little kiosks, huge theatres and trolley busses everywhere - all make Perm as Russian as Russian can be. Being some 1400 kilometers away from the big influential cities of Moscow and St. Petersburg, Perm is a relaxed place, where people have kept the typical Russian way of life and traditions. The Perm opera and ballet theatre After St. Petersburg and Moscow, Perm is Russia's leading city for opera and ballet theatre. Not only has the city got a wide range of stages and theatres, its educational bodies like the Russian Academy of Theatre Art and Institute for Culture and Art as well as its many international relations in theatre performances and education still give Perm the name of theatre city. One of the most famous stages is the Chaikovsky Opera and Ballet Theatre Perm. Among its repertoire are internationally known performances (for example Romeo and Juliet, Cleopatra, Aida, Cinderella, Le Nozze di Figaro) as well as Russian ones: most works of Chaikovsky have been staged here. Since 1948 the Perm Opera and Ballet Theatre has been on tours throughout the whole world, performing in countries such as UK, Japan, New Zealand, Australia, Hungary, the Netherlands, Bulgaria, Germany and China. During its history, the theatre has received numerous (inter)national prizes. Another leading stage is the Perm Academic Drama Theatre, founded in 1927. Like the Perm Opera and Ballet Theatre, the Acamedic Drama Theatre has staged the world’s most prestigious Drama plays (for instance Ostrovsky, Shakespeare, Gorky and Tolstoy) and has it won many prizes for its work. Museums The Perm Art Gallery boasts a large collection of arts. Apart from numerous paintings of Flemish, French and Italian masters, it also has modern art collections on exhibition. The museum's collection is among the very largest ones in Russia. The museum is located in a former cathedral, now a landmark of Perm in the centre of the city. For those who are interested in the history and the culture of the Urals, the Regional Museum of Local Studies and History (founded in 1890) is definitely worth to visit. The museum boasts a wide variety of armory, coinage, pottery, handicrafts, archeology and minerals. It also tells about the Permian period, the geological era in which the Urals were formed. The partly open-air artillery museum at the northern end of the city centre displays all generations of rocket and artillery (vehicles), as constructed in Perm, as well as a wide range of information of the history of the industry. Actually, the city is known for its large war industry ever since late 1800’s. All cannons and artillery of former Soviet Union as well as engines for Tupolev and MiG aircrafts were (and in less amounts still are) manufactured in Perm. The museum offers detailed information on its wide range of warfare. The outside part of the museum can be entered free of charge at any time. This museum is a part of our city excursion . “ Khokhlovka ” (Open-air museum of and Wooden Architecture and Ethnography) is in fact a collection of original structures as they existed in the 17th century. Inside the buildings, all kinds of tools, handicrafts and clothes of that time are exposed. The guide will take you around the museum, telling about the hard life 300 years ago. You will be amazed by the beauty of the site; Khokhlovka is located on a green hill and offers great views over the Kama river and nearby villages. Architecture As for architecture, most profound buildings are situated in the city centre. The heart of the city is very unlike what one can expect from a city of over one million inhabitants. It completely lacks the usual modern glass buildings and tall skyscrapers that make up for most big cities’ centres. In fact, Perm’s centre is mostly made up by colorful, classic 3-storied mansions of Soviet architecture, making the centre breath a rather relaxed and pleasant atmosphere. Among the most prominent buildings in the city are the centrally located "Young people's theatre", the Feodalyevskaya Church and the Dyagiliev Mansion. Furthermore, the Perm I train station is worth a look, as it is proper ancient (17th century). In the provincial towns surrounding Perm, such as Kungur, Solikamsk, Usolye and Osa, architectural highlights are dominated by mansions and factories which were built by the Stroganovs and Demidovs in the 17th century. In similar style, a large number of remarkable churches and cathedrals can be found throughout the Perm Province. Famous people In spite of Perm being a relatively unknown city, the city and its region brought forward many famous people. Ballet impressario Sergei Dyaghilev was born in Perm and spent early years of his life here. He became a sensation in Europe during 2 decades of his "Ballets Russes". Dyaghilev's former mansion in the centre of Perm is now a museum. Chaikovsky, one of the greatest composers ever, was born in a small town just south of Perm. Furthermore, Perm was home of Popov, the inventor of radio, and of Boris Pasternak, who wrote Dr. Zhivago here. The Stroganovs, the Demidovs and Tatishchevs in Perm make up for Russia's famous industrials. Ballet impresario Sergei Diaghilev wrote history when he produced the ballet sensation "The Rites of Spring" in Paris in the early years of the 20th century. Sports For those who are more into sports rather than theatre, Perm has many possibilities. Especially in weekends, the offer is large. Football games of Amkar (promoted to Russia’s premier league in 2003) and “Molot-Prikamiye” (see club logo on the right) ice hockey matches take place frequently. Click here for all matches of Perm sports teams. Shopping Shopping in Perm is an experience on its own. Like most other cities in Russia, Perm has not got obvious Western-style shopping streets, although the central “Komsomolsky Prospekt” is steadily developing into one. New and modern stores are appearing in and around this proper avenue at a fast rate, among which mostly fashion, jewelry and dining places. For daily needs, the huge central bazaar is the most popular place. For any tourist, a visit to this site of countless little stands, shops and kiosks simply cannot be missed. The whole city comes together here, making the bazaar probably the most vivid place in Perm. Fruits, vegetables, clothes, cleaning products, tools, audio, sunglasses, kebabs, carpets, almost ANYthing can be purchased here, and usually for very little money too. The large building in the centre of the bazaar is the place where all kinds of meat and milk products are sold. For those looking for cheap clothing, the Chinese-Vietnamese market is the place to go. Decent but cheap is the main subject among the mainly Chinese trade-people at the market. Furthermore, several smaller markets (“rinki”) can be found all over the city, mainly at the crossings of major streets. A number of shopping malls serve those who like to have everything in one building. The biggest one is “Univermag” on the corner of Lenina and Komsomolsky Prospekt. Just across the road are many bakeries, cafés and kebab stands for a short break and a quick snack. Public Transport Perm has an extensive public transport system, operated by busses, taxi busses, trolley busses and trams. They take you to wherever you want to go in the city, even to far outskirts. The standard fare for any means of public transport is 13 rubles, to be paid to the conductor on entrance. Taxi busses start around 6:30 am and stop at 21 pm. All the other transport starts at 5:30 am and goes until 0:30 am. Taxis, naturally, drive 24 hours. If you do not know the city well, it might be difficult for you to find your way through the complicated public transport network. The best thing you can do is to ask the hotel receptionists or your host family which bus or tram number you need. Just remember the name of the stop you departed from, so it will be easy for people to give you directions back, just in case you are not sure which one to take. It is also possible to buy a city transport map at any paper/magazine kiosk, they cost around 2 euro. Events in Perm Events in form of sports and theatre take place nearly every day, one shall not get bored! Most interesting performances of ballet, drama and opera are staged at the Drama Theatre, which is located on Lenina Street, at the central square. The Perm Academic Theatre offers all kinds of famous plays, both Russian and international, and has a full events calendar every day of the month. Matches of Molot Prikamye (ice hockey) take place at the Molot Stadium, which is loacated in the eastern part of Perm. Amkar plays Russian premier league football in stadium "Zvezda", which is in the city centre. Celebrations throughout the city often take place on Russian national holidays: December 31st, New Year January 7th, Orthodox Christmas February 23rd, Day of Defender of Motherland (fireworks) March 8th, Women's Day May 1st, Spring and Labour Day May 9th, Victory Day (military parades in city centre) June 12th, Independence Day and birthday Perm city! (huge fireworks at midnight) November 4th, National Accord Day Furthermore, several occasional as well as annual music, theatre, folklore and anniversary festivals take place in Perm and its region. There is always something to celebrate in Perm! Perm city map A map of Perm city centre, as well as a province map, you'll find on a seperate page. Click here for Perm city map . Perm Weather & Climate Russia is renowned for its long and cold winters. In case of Perm in particular, this is only partly true. Perm has a temperate continental climate: winters are by far not as harsh (average day temperature in January is -15C) when compared to the more eastern parts of the country. Summers are usually very sunny and warm, averagely +25C in July- and August day times. During those months, many citizens can be found sunbathing on the Kama beaches. Current weather:   -->

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Pediatric endocrinologists of the rocky mountains (perm) conference.

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The 2022 Pediatric Endocrinologists of the Rocky Mountains (PERM) Conference will be held in Breckenridge, CO on October 7-9, 2022.

There are few pediatric endocrinologists in the United States, especially in the Mountain West. This makes it very important for pediatric endocrinologists in our region to be familiar with each other, network together, and learn from each other. Through invited speakers, topical lectures, workshops, and discussion led by experts in the field of Endocrinology, this conference will support the PERM membership to enhance their fund of knowledge and practical management strategies to provide high-quality patient-centered care.

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Pediatric Endocrinologists of the Rocky Mountains

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Review interpretation of continuous variables in the delineation of normal from abnormal in clinical practice.

Demonstrate ability to distinguish clinical abnormality from normal variation.

Describe the physiology beyond novel approaches to management of adrenal disorders.

Demonstrate the ability to use novel pharmacologic agents for adrenal disorders.

Interpret continuous glucose monitoring data and incorporation of findings into a management plan. 

Review state-of-the art management of growth disorders, including novel pharmacologic agents. 

Discuss the genetics of individuals with differences in sexual development.

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5:00p – 7:00p                Check-In, Volunteer Activity, Food - Mountain Thunder Lodge

Saturday, October 8

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12:30 – 1:30pm - Evaluation, Lunch and Adjourn

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Children's Hospital Colorado is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

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Recognizing the potential of mountain tourism for driving the socioeconomic growth and development of local communities, this publication presents a summary of the information generated at UNWTO’s mountain tourism events (i.e. World Congress on Snow and Mountain and Euro-Asian Mountain Tourism Conference), including a systematic definition of mountain tourism. In addition, it gives an overview of the development of mountain tourism in different parts of the world over time, and the recent structural changes affecting this segment as a result of new market patterns.

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