RAAPA

Russian Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (RAAPA), established in 1995, at present represents the interests of more than 500 manufacturing companies, parks, FECs and other amusement industry enterprises of Russia, CIS countries and foreign countries. Main trends of RAAPA activity Organizing and holding annual international trade shows Amusement Rides and Entertainment Equipment. Organizing and holding international conferences and seminars, devoted to questions of development of Russian amusement industry and safety of amusement equipment. Training and certification of amusement industry personnel at the RAAPA Education Center. Development and implementation of standards and other normative documentation for providing safety of amusement rides’ visitors and manufacture of entertainment equipment. Participation in the development of government draft regulations in the sphere of state policy on organization of public leisure and also cooperation with local authorities on issues of public leisure. Publication of a special informational-advertising magazine Attractions and Entertainments.