The document discusses tourism as a nature-based solution in Russian protected areas. It provides background on Russia's system of protected areas, which includes 103 strict nature reserves called zapovedniks that prohibit economic activity as well as national parks and sanctuaries that allow some activities. The case study focuses on the Polistovsky Reserve, a zapovednik in northwest Russia known for its raised bogs and biodiversity. The reserve organizes educational tourism like guided hikes and boat tours with a focus on minimum environmental impact. It also cooperates with local communities by involving them in offering additional cultural excursions and local products to generate benefits from the protected area.