The Issues of Preservation of Architectural Heritage and Creation of Tourist Attraction of a Small Historic Town in Russia

Abstract

Preservation of tourist attractiveness of a small historic town in Russia concerns its cultural, social and economic aspects. The article outlines the most important challenges faced by small historic towns in Russia: preservation of local population, search for possibilities to create workplaces and prevent the outflow of employees to big cities; preservation and development of traditional “homestead” style of life; revitalization of organic production in suburban areas; development of agricultural and gastronomy tourism and recreation, as well as local initiatives that can promote and create internationally recognized handicraft industry.

Keywords

• small historic town; housing estate; natural environment; local industry; traditional agriculture; organic production; handicraft industry; tourism and recreation industry