ABSTRACT
The Archipelago consists of six comparatively large islands and scores of smaller ones. The Solovetsky monastery is what led the Archipelago to become inscribed as an UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992. Most tourists coming to Solovki are eager to see the Monastery, but this is only one of the features that attract people to the islands. The microclimate of the Archipelago and its challenging weather conditions makes certain type of people to come back there again and again. Although Solovki is considered to be one of the most isolated and remote tourism destinations in Russia, tourism is becoming one of its main industries. Solovetsk is a special place, and in order to access it, one needs to overcome some logistic difficulties. The remoteness of the islands is an advantage in preserving natural and cultural objects from industrialization and commercialization, but there is a growing interest in creating more convenient and comfortable facilities for Solovetsky guests.
