Prospects Of Rural Tourism In Industrial Regions

Abstract

Rural tourism is a good source of potential socio-economic benefits for villagers, farmers, and regional authorities. This is confirmed by many researchers from Europe, Asia, and America. In Russia, rural tourism does not develop everywhere and is multidirectional. In some regions, tourism is almost not developed due to the strategically formed development along the industrial route; in others, on the contrary, it is the main direction, usually due to the natural and climatic features of the area. The paper presents the results of assessing the potential of rural tourism development in the territory of Kuzbass, as an area that is primarily focused on mining. The existing experience in the field of tourism on the territory of Kuzbass is described, as well as the dynamics of historical development and specificity. The paper describes the main barriers to the development of rural tourism in the region and the challenges associated with them. Ways to overcome barriers are suggested, taking into account the specifics of the Kemerovo region.