The American Tourism Society's Russia - CIS Council consists of travel industry professionals who promote travel to Russia and the countries of the Commonwealth of Independent States. By establishing a network of professional, reliable, and efficient partners in these areas, ATS members provide the highest level of service standards. These states, once part of the USSR, include -

• Central Asia
  • Kazakhstan
  • Kyrgyztan
  • Tajikistan
  • Turkmen
  • Uzbekistan

Central Asia embraces the ancient caravan cities of Bukhara, Khiva, Merv, Samarkand, and Tashkent as well as the rugged mountainous regions of the Tian Shan and the famed Kyzil Kum desert. Centuries ago trade routes linked these great countries. Today the area is a rich tapestry of historical, religious, and cultural diversity.

• Caucasus
  • Armenia
  • Azerbaijan
  • Georgia

The mountainous Caucasus region between the Black and Caspian Seas is steeped in culture, tradition and history. This is the land of the Golden Fleece, Scythian Warriors and strong willed people. The exotic capitals of Baku, T'bilisi and Yerevan are each worth a visit in their own.

• Europe
  • Belarus
  • Moldova
  • Russia

Amidst the vast European steppes and the mighty Volga and Dneiper Rivers you'll find Minsk, the capital of Belarus; Moldova with its lush vineyards; Russia's glittering capital of Moscow; and St. Petersburg, one of the world's loveliest cities. The ancient cities of the Golden Ring are a showcase of Russian architecture.