ASSESSMENT OF THE HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL POTENTIAL OF THECENTRAL BLACK SOIL ZONE IN THE INTERESTS OF THE DEVELOPMENTOF TOURISM AND RECREATION IN THE REGION

Abstract

Purpose. The cultural and historical potential of the Central Black Soil Zone (CBSZ) of Russia is studied and assessed. Methodology and Approach. The main methods for studying the historical and cultural potential of the macroregion include mathematical, geoinformation and expert assessments. On the basis of these methods we compiled an assessment scale and formulas for calculating the historical and cultural potential. Results. Zoning of the municipalities of the CBSZ has been completed, and the most suitable areas for the development of a particular type of tourism have been identified, including some spatial patterns of the distribution of anthropogenic recreational resources. Theoretical and Practical implications. The obtained results can be used in the territorial planning of tourist and recreational activities in the of the Central Black Soil Zone of Russia.

Keywords

• historical and cultural potential
• tourist and recreational potential
• Central Black Soil Zone
• tourism development
• assessment methods