ASSESSMENT OF THE REALIZATION LEVEL OF THE FEDERAL TARGET PROGRAM “DEVELOPMENT OF INBOUND AND DOMESTIC TORISM IN THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION (2011-2018)” IN THE CENTRAL BLACK SOIL ZONE

Abstract

The paper discusses the realization of the federal target program “Development of incoming and inbound tourism in the Russian Federation (2011-2018)” in the Central Black Soil Zone. The study is based on the concept of a cluster approach to the development of the tourism industry. The system of financing tourist-recreational and auto-tourist clusters is presented in connection with the actual results achieved during the implementation of the program. A comprehensive assessment of tourist clusters in the region is performed using the method of classification indicators and integral criteria. The results of evaluation make it possible to distribute the existing clusters into several types according to their development potential.