Prospects for the Development of Sustainable Tourism in the Okinsky District of the Republic of Buryatia

Abstract

This article discusses the prospects for the development of sustainable tourism as an element of the network system in Okinsky District, Republic of Buryatia, RF. Before COVID-19-related restrictions, the number of tourists in this area increased annually, which was associated with the attractiveness of this terrain for visitors. The potential of the tourism sector of Okinsky District comes from the combination of a large number of natural resources. The area has rich water resources, including rivers, lakes, waterfalls, and mineral springs, with well-preserved mountainous landscapes accompanied by a centuries-old cultural and ethnic heritage. Due to Okinsky District’s specific border location and remoteness, the area has a very large number of places for recreation. The objective of our work is to clarify key factors hindering the development of tourism in the district. The study is aimed at examining the state of natural objects and determining their importance for locals, vacationers, and the district as a whole. In this regard, a problem integrity scope and a networked approach to the accompanying analysis reveal the mechanisms that contribute to the conservation of biological diversity of natural objects and their rational, scientifically grounded use in the tourism industry in accordance with the principles of sustainable development. The set of problems that impede the active promotion of tourism were identified. However, these problems are typical not only for the studied district but also many other remote areas of the Russian Federation.

Mechanisms and tools of domestic amateur tourism development

“…This system would be established as part of the "Master plan for the development of tourism area" set out in the " Tourism development strategy of the Russian Federation for the period to 2035", developed for each region or municipality (depending on the quantity or uniqueness of tourism facilities), including accommodation, tourist infrastructure. An important condition for implementing this "master plan" is the development of tourist areas (Kuklina et al, 2021).…”

A Theoretical Concept of an Innovative and Sustainable Product Based on an Unconventional Approach to Design Development

“…The concept of sustainable development was defined in the 1980s, and its generally accepted and widely known definition was developed by the Brundtland Commission [43]. The goal of sustainable development is meeting the needs of modern-day society in a way that does not jeopardise the needs of future generations, creating equality between the generations [44].…”

Тенденции И Перспективы Использования Энергетических Углей Восточной Сибири

“…Ввиду особенностей российской энергетики и ориентации электростанций на уголь определенного качества эти методы пока не нашли широкого применения в России. Основное направление использования местных углей -это нужды жилищно-коммунального хозяйства (ЖКХ) и сжигание в топках бытовых печей [13]. Химический состав углей ряда месторождений позволяет рассматривать их как источник сырья для углехимии [14].…”

“…Кроме разрабатываемых месторождений в Бурятии периодически возникают, рассматриваются и иногда реализуются проекты разработки месторождений местных углей для нужд ЖКХ изолированных территорий. Стратегией социально-экономического развития Республики Бурятия до 2025 года рассматривалась возможность обеспечения нужд ЖКХ в основном за счет развития местных ресурсов угля, а именно путем создания малых угольных предприятий [13], а в стратегии развития Республики Бурятия до 2035 в качестве одной из основных задач развития энергетической системы рассматривается развитие распределенной генерации, в первую очередь в отдаленных изолированных районах. Решение этой задачи возможно путем создания мини ТЭЦ на угле, основывающихся на использовании ресурсов углей местных месторождений.…”