Tiger Day Highlights Russia's Success in Protecting Endangered Species

July 29 marks International Tiger Day, a global observance aimed at raising awareness about the dwindling population of one of the most iconic and endangered predators on Earth. Established in 2010 after the St. Petersburg "Tiger Summit," this day has become a milestone in the global movement to protect and restore tiger populations across 13 countries. The Global Tiger Recovery Program, adopted at the summit, set ambitious goals for boosting tiger numbers by 2022. According to experts, the number of tigers worldwide has risen from approximately 3,200 to over 5,000, with significant growth recorded in India, Nepal, Bhutan, Indonesia, and particularly Russia. Amur Tigers Thriving in Russia’s Far East Russia began celebrating the tiger even before the global date was formalized. Since 2000, Vladivostok has hosted an annual “Tiger Day” every September — a major conservation event initiated by writer and naturalist Vladimir Troynin and supported at the regional level.