Prospects for the Development of Sustainable Tourism in the Okinsky District of the Republic of Buryatia

This article discusses the prospects for development of sustainable tourism as an element network system in Okinsky District, Republic Buryatia, RF. Before COVID-19-related restrictions, number tourists this area increased annually, which was associated with attractiveness terrain visitors. The potential sector District comes from combination a large natural resources. has rich water resources, including rivers, lakes, waterfalls, and mineral springs, well-preserved mountainous landscapes accompanied by centuries-old cultural ethnic heritage. Due to District’s specific border location remoteness, very places recreation. objective our work is clarify key factors hindering district. study aimed at examining state objects determining their importance locals, vacationers, district whole. In regard, problem integrity scope networked approach accompanying analysis reveal mechanisms that contribute conservation biological diversity rational, scientifically grounded use industry accordance principles development. set problems impede active promotion were identified. However, these are typical not only studied but also many other remote areas Russian Federation.