The current state and prospects for the development of ecologic-ethnocultural tourism in the Republic of Kazakhstan

Abstract

In the article, the interpretation forms of the modern concept of "ecologic-ethnographic tourism", which combines two topical directions ethnography, ecology and tourism. Based on cultural self-identity, environmental safety, sustainable development, this type of tourism has high prospects for spreading in Kazakhstan. The authors analyzed the concept of ethnocultural tourism, the stages of its historical development, identified the leading teachings and concepts, theoretical and methodological foundations, as well as specific features that represent the basis for ecologic-ethnocultural tourism. Ethno-cultural tourism as an independent type of tourism has already formed its resource potential, systematically combining it with the principles of ecological and environmentally safe tourism, designed to diversify existing tourist offers in this direction and promote the development of domestic and inbound tourism. In the context of globalization, this type of tourism can have a significant impact on strengthening regional and local patriotism in domestic tourism and increase the recognition of the tourism brand of the Republic of Kazakhstan among foreign tourists. In the course of the study, criteria for the preparation of new tourist routes for ecologic-ethnographic tourism were formed, which allow the development of routes aimed at popularizing the tangible and intangible natural, cultural and historical heritage of Kazakhstan, without harming these resources. The authors identified the promising regions of its development on the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan.