Peculiarities of local lore and tourist activity with pupil and student youth in Kharkiv region

In the modern socio-political life of Ukraine, the role of local lore is noticeably growing, which is aimed at preserving centuries-old cultural traditions, restoring the historical memory of the people, educating the patriotism of the citizens of an independent sovereign state. Socio-political, economic, environmental changes in the life of our country, which is being intensively reformed, affect on the younger generation. Therefore, the involvement of pupils and students in an interesting, useful and creative life by means of tourism and local lore is a socially necessary function, which is aimed at developing in accordance with the requirements of the time harmoniously developed creative personality. Various forms of work provide a comprehensive nature of tourism and local lore activities in the education, upbringing and rehabilitation of students, it provides ample opportunities for creative activities - sports, science, art, technical, social and pedagogical. The article considers the theoretical and methodological aspects of the organization and conduct of local lore and tourism work in out-of-school education institutions. The role and place of local lore and tourism activities in working with pupils and students on the example of Kharkiv region are indicated. The role of special out-of-school education institutions, in particular of the region in the avant-garde activity of this direction is substantiated. These are the centers of scientific, educational, methodical work first of all. Also in the article features of the organization of tourist and local lore activity of youth are noted. Forms of local lore activity among student youth are considered. The main directions of work with youth in Kharkiv region are investigated, on the example of the Municipal institution "Kharkiv regional station of young tourists" of the Kharkiv regional council. The activity of circles of tourist and local history and local lore directions in Kharkiv region is analyzed. The role and significance of tourist and local lore activities for the younger generation are determined.