Russian motorcyclists’ rally tour arrives in Iran
ISNA – A group of motorcyclist tourists, under the name of ‘Caspian Sea – Friendship Sea,’ arrived in Iran on Thursday via Bajgiran Border in the northeastern province of Khorasan Razavi, to visit natural, historical and tourist attractions.
The Touring & Automobile Club of the Islamic Republic of Iran announced that this rally tour was started by the Astrakhan Governorate of Russia, and is being held in order to strengthen ties between the countries of the Caspian region on the route of Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Iran and Azerbaijan.
Accompanied by Governor of the Astrakhan Region Igor Babushkin, the participants consist of 19 motorcyclists, with 15 motorcycles, who began their trip in Astrakhan, and, according to their planned schedule, reached Iran on April 6. Upon passing through the northern cities of Iran and visiting the historical and cultural attractions in Khorasan Razavi, Mazandaran and Gilan provinces, the Russian motorcyclists will leave Iran today from the Astara border crossing in Gilan Province.The CEO of the club also announced the holding of three international rallies titled, ‘Persepolis to Acropolis,’ ‘Nowruz Messengers from Iran to Turkmenistan and Tajikistan,’ and ‘Persian Gulf and Caspian Sea Countries,’ which will be carried out in cooperation with destination countries. Mohammad-Hossein Sufi concluded that these rallies are not considered to be sports; rather, they are considered to be tourism, and thus are affected by the regulations of FIA (Fédération Internationale de
l’Automobile).