Socio-economic conditions for formation of an ecological and recreational cluster in the Rostov region and its development potential

The article is concerned with basic concepts related to development of an ecological-excursion cluster in the Rostov region. socio-economic conditions its formation are described. research base on which study touristic clusters found reviewed. It also gives grounds for possibility functioning ecological and recreational cluster, defines functions importance inbound domestic tourism, economy social sphere zoning territory region according prevailing types proposed specifics their activities tourism indicated.