Tourism as a Driver for Sustainable Development of Remote Areas

Introduction. A significant part of Russian territory constitutes remote, inaccessible, poorly developed areas, characterized by low population density. The depressive nature of the socio-economic development of these territories negatively affects the standard of living of the local population, which experiences difficulties with employment, access to socio-cultural benefits, and increasing household incomes. Issues of development of remote territories are interpreted variety in scientific publications and are insufficiently reflected in regional development strategies. The purpose of the study is to analyze the possibility of developing tourism in remote territories with tourist resources, and the role of tourism in increasing the economic activity of these territories. Methods. The research is based on analysis of scientific publications, regional development strategies, formulation and verification of the research hypothesis. Results. The role of tourism in the socio-economic development of remote territories was analyzed using the example of the Primorsky region. The specific recommendations were developed for attracting natives to organize tourism activities. Conclusions. In regions with significant natural resources, ecotourism can develop throughout all or most of the region's territory and contribute to increasing the sustainable development of the region.