Russian Experience of Concervation and Renowation of Industrial Regions’ Heritage
Russian Experience of Concervation and Renowation of Industrial Regions’ Heritage

Summary/Abstract: The purpose of the paper is to explore the region’s tourism potential and to identify items of material and intangible cultural heritage for the formation of ethnocultural centers and ethnocultural clusters. The paper outlines the concept of cultural heritage and its role for ethnocultural tourism. Stages of evolution of the concept are described starting from the 1980-ies when it referred only to material objects, particularly, historical and architectural monuments and sites, and up to the inclusion of intangible items in the early 21st century, which was marked by interest in the material processing methods, crafts, household and economic patterns, rites and customs of different ethnic groups. The study is focused on the borderline regions of Russia and Kazakhstan where the patterns of local peoples are most distinctive. As a result of the research, a map of ethnic settlements in the discussed region was drawn, and it was established that husbandry relied on household and distant-pasture cattle breeding, which emerged in the territory as early as the Bronze Age. The planning structure of a private farm, its elements and functional interrelation of buildings and production structures were determined, and the conclusion was drawn that, given the sustained ancient traditional household practices, the researched settlements were of interest for tourism and could serve as sites of ethnocultural tourism and provide a ground for the formation of ethnocultural establishments.The socio-economic development of the society caused the emergence of large-scale industrial areas in city centers around the world. Thanks to the industrial revolution, industrial facilities have been closely intertwined in the urban structure. The article discusses the problem of conservation and renovation of Russian industrial regions’ heritage. A significant experience in renovating former industrial facilities has been accumulated in the world. The authors demonstrate the ways of industrial heritage conservation and renovation both in the world and in Russia. And they try to reveal the conditions for development of industrial tourism in Russia.

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