Keyword: «regions of the central federal district»

Rural tourism acts as a driver of regional development, which is manifested in the following areas: creating new jobs; self-employment; attracting investment; reviving traditions (folklore, crafts, rituals, gastronomy); humanizing society – bringing cities and villages closer together; increasing the attractiveness of rural lifestyles; attracting more tourists, including foreign ones. Smolensk region is one of the most promising and dynamically developing tourist destinations in Russia, which can realize the growing demand of the population for recreation and recreation in rural areas.