Development of Agritourism in the Relationship with Sociocultural Dynamics of Kursk Region of Russia

Abstract

The aim is to consider the development of agritourism in Kursk Oblast of Russia in the relationship with the sociocultural characteristics of the region. A series of research methods have been applied: bibliographic analysis of the economic and country-study literature and Internet resources; analytical, cartographic and modeling methods; prognostic and comparative analysis methods.The relationship of agritourism and sociocultural dynamics of the region has been analyzed. The basic definitions such as agritourism and sociocultural dynamics have been given. By the example of Kursk Oblast the key points of the implementation of the agritourism product have been identified, taking into account sociocultural characteristics. The efficiency of the development of agritourism in the economic and sociocultural perspective has been indicated.Kursk Oblast is a favorable region for the creation and development of agritourism products. At the same time, it is required that a programme for agritourism be developed and implemented for taking into consideration all positive and negative aspects of the region. The article serves as a trigger for further study of agritourism and for monitoring of sociocultural dynamics of the region.

DOI: 10.5901/mjss.2015.v6n6s5p108