May 13, 2009 in the Mongolian capital Ulan Bator, the ceremony of launch Expeditions "Following the Great Silk Road". The expedition led by the most famous traveler of our country, a member of Rossiyskogo Geographic Society, artist, writer and historian Theodore Konyukhova will be held from 13 May to November along the route of the ancient historians of the famous Silk Roads.

At the ceremony start of the expedition participated Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, on which the decree of 14 January 2006 it was organized. Vladimir Putin, while in Mongolia, including solved problems of establishing transport links between Russia and Mongolia. "Mobile Positioning System" - a developer of satellite security complex ECHELON - the technical partner of the expedition.

The purpose of the expedition - to revive the trade, cultural and historical ties between the peoples living on the route of the ancient trade routes. At the General Conference of UNESCO in 1987 adopted a draft "Comprehensive study of the Silk Road - the path of dialogue". Under this project, scientists from different countries are with expeditions by land and sea routes.

Wealden Psychology, walked the planet far and wide, representing Russia in this project, will take place on the lands of Mongolia, Russia and Kalmykia. Kalmykia as the isthmus between Europe and Asia has always been a route for trade caravans. This is where the scheduled finish of the expedition - in the capital of Kalmykia, Elista. In addition to solving international problems, expedition members intend to examine the historical and cultural heritage of the Caspian region.

The expedition will take place on camels and horses of local breeds, it will escort cars. Company "Mobile Positioning System", the technical partner "Memories of the Great Silk Road", will protect the convoy from the satellite complex security echelon. The total route length is 6392 kilometers, the approximate travel time - 172 days.

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