scholarly journals Comparative analysis of tourism potential of the Finno-Ugric republics: Mordovia and Mari El

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 342-355
Author(s):  
Marina A. Zhulinа ◽  
Larisa A. Zaitseva ◽  
Svetlana V. Saraikina ◽  
Liudmila V. Sotova

Introduction. Today, much attention is paid to the study and effectiveness of the tourism potential of the territory. Such territories are regions having a common ethnic identity. In Russia, these are Finno-Ugric federal entities. Geographically, they are separated from each other, but the development of joint tourism products is a doable task. The closest Finno-Ugric region to the Republic of Mordovia is the Republic of Mari El. The object of the study is the tourism potential of the Republic of Mordovia and the Republic of Mari El. The aim of the study is to compare the potential tourism potential of these two Finno-Ugric regions of Russia for the development of tourism. Materials and Methods. The study was conducted on the basis of research published by the academics of National Research Mordovia State University, within the framework of the priority research trach “Fundamental and applied research in the field of Finno-Ugric Studies”. The authors applied the following research methods: comparative geographical, statistical, cartographic, analysis and synthesis, generalization, expert estimates, observations, etc. Results and Discussion. The Republics have an interesting rich cultural and historical potential, on the basis of which tourist routes have been developed both in the capitals and countryside of the region. The tourism potential allows the development of cognitive, cultural, historical, sports, religious, event tourism, etc. The key task for its development in the regions and the effective promotion of the latter in the tourist markets is the creation of a branded or basic route that can serve as the basis for the formation of various tours. The development of such routes allows us to solve the strategic problem of including significant objects showing the region in inter-regional routes. Conclusion. Based on the study and comparative analysis of the tourism potential of the two Finno-Ugric regions, their opportunities for joint tourism activities are evaluated. One of the joint projects could be the development of an inter-regional tourist route that promotes the promotion of Finno-Ugric regions in the tourist market of Russia.

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 16-26
Author(s):  
Khayal Iskandarov ◽  
Piotr Gawliczek

The Russo-Georgia war in 2008 and the conflict in Ukraine in 2014 galvanized the countries, which are namely squeezed between NATO and Russia into considering their strategies again. The paper examines Russia’s efforts to maintain its influence in its “near abroad” in the face of NATO’s enlargement. It principally focuses on identifying the challenges particular countries face as obstacles to NATO accession. The arguments raised in the paper prove that, the primary reasons of Russia-Georgia War and Ukraine conflict are associated with these countries’ NATO aspiration. An argument regarding the Alliance’s reluctance to actively engage in partner nations is also presented. The objective of the study is to consider the repercussions of NATO aspiration and introduce the real prospects of cooperation with NATO. The research methods primarily used in the book are comparative analysis and synthesis.


2020 ◽  
pp. 162-168
Author(s):  
A. B. Gagloeva

The article is devoted to the analysis of the results of the study of the ethnic identity of South Ossetians who have the citizenship of the Republic of South Ossetia and dual citizenship (the Republic of Southt Ossetia and the Russian Federation). It has been shown that the respondents’ ethnic identity is relevant and significant, which is accompanied by a positive value image of their ethnos and a positive attitude to its culture and history, which they try to preserve, traditions and norms of behavior adopted in it, as well as high satisfaction with membership in their ethno-cultural community with a pronounced need for identification with it and consolidation. The paper presents statistically reliable results of comparative analysis of indicators of ethnic identity of South Ossetians depending on citizenship: of the Republic of South Ossetia or dual (the Republic of South Ossetia and the Russian Federation).


2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (6) ◽  
pp. 65-70
Author(s):  
Evgeniya V. Gutman ◽  
Rasilya R. Nurmieva

political vocabulary on a material of English-language articles and their translation from English into Tatar. Methodology: Methods and techniques used in the study: theoretical methods of analysis and synthesis, empirical methods including linguistic observation and selection of research data, which was examined in the light of comparative analysis, the methods of component, contextual and statistical analysis, the method of a solid sample of the actual material from the original texts. Results: The main results of the article. An analysis of the vocabulary of English publications showed that the journalists using phraseological units, metaphors and metonymy and other lexical units to describe the current events. Comparative analysis showed that translators use the whole range of translation transformations in political vocabulary. The study of the stylistic aspect in translation of social and political matters from English into Tatar has a special theoretical and practical value because of the increasing role of the Tatar language in the social and political life of the Republic of Tatarstan and the necessity of taking urgent steps in this sphere. Applications of this study: The materials of this article can be useful for students, master program undergraduates, post-graduate students while learning Tatar and English. Novelty/Originality of this study: In this research, the model of the stylistic aspect of translation of social and political vocabulary (on the material of english and Tatar languages) is presented in a comprehensive and complete manner.


2021 ◽  
Vol 93 ◽  
pp. 03004
Author(s):  
Mira Kantemirova ◽  
Alla Gurina ◽  
Marina Miroshnichenko ◽  
Z.L. Dzakoev ◽  
Lyudmila Olisaeva

The results of the study of the project space of the region have been presented. The purpose of the study is to determine the content and structure of the region's project space, the reasons for the emergence of integration imbalances therein, based on an overview of the state of the problem in scientific sources and an empirical analysis in the region. The following research methods have been used: the method of comparative analysis of specific projects of various types and documents representing them (summaries, abstracts, etc.); the method of correlation analysis. These methods have been modified to identify the links and dependencies between the projects, the mutual influence of their characteristics. The sample consisted of 1200 projects. For comparison purposes, the samples of projects and programs from different regions of Russia have been used. In the course of the study, the following results have been obtained: 1. The prerequisites for the study of the design space of the region have been determined, its content has been revealed. 2. The analysis of the project space of the region has been carried out, which made it possible to determine the structure of the projects, the peculiarities of the correlation between them, the content of integration imbalances, the reasons for their formation and the main types thereof. 3. The main approaches to the development of the project space of the region, reduction of the negative impact of integration imbalances therein have been presented. The research of the project space of the region has not been conducted before, it is unique and new. At the same time, they can be useful in the formation of a project society, the methodology of which is being developed in many countries of the world.


Author(s):  
I.V. Tsulaia ◽  
M.O. Kucher

Event tourism is a relatively young destination in tourism in Abkhazia. The Republic of Abkhazia has huge tourism potential, including for the development of event tourism: natural, cultural, historical and socio-economic resources. Located in a relatively small area, protected from cold winds by the Main Caucasian Range and its spurs, Abkhazia has an excellent climate of humid subtropics. The most important components of the tourism potential are the geographical location, favorable climatic conditions, the presence of endemic flora and fauna, the contrast of the territory, karst relief forms, the presence of balneological resources, and a great cultural and historical heritage. Abkhazia is an ancient Christian country. There are many temples and churches of great cultural and historical importance. With such a rich tourist potential, Abkhazia is in demand for tourists mainly in summer. While in other seasons of the year many objects and phenomena are no less attractive, and some only take place in winter, spring or autumn. This includes winter holidays in the high mountains of Abkhazia with an abundance of snow, and flowering of various plants, and ripening of subtropical fruits, various sports events, national holidays “Lykhnasta”, “Mokashta”, and of course Christian holidays that take place all year round.


Servis plus ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 38-44 ◽  
Author(s):  
Александр Федулин ◽  
Aleksandr Fedulin

The article describes the main provisions of the report of the rector of Russian State University of Tourism and Service, A. A. Fedulin on the Fourth Russian-Armenian interregional forum. The article reveals the vision of prospects of development of tourist infrastructure as promising areas of cooperation between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Armenia. Tourism is a tool for exploring historical, cultural and spiritual heritage of the Republic of Armenia, which awaken high tourist interest. Tourism is an integral element of Russian-Armenian trade-economic and humanitarian cooperation. The author proposes solutions for the strengthening tourist exchanges between the countries and takes into account the current social and economic conditions and development trends of tourist flow. Also he makes the proposals to build a unified tourism space between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Armenia in the framework of the provisions of the strategy of development of cooperation of States-participants of CIS in the field of tourism for the period up to 2020. There are presented perspectives of expansion of the tourist flow of Russians in the Republic of Armenia in the result of the work on simplification of tourist formalities. The author gives the estimation of the factors limiting accessibility of the tourist product of the Republic of Armenia. As the result, there are proposals on integration in tourism information space of Russia and the promotion of tourism potential of the Republic of Armenia. In this regard, he makes the hypothesis about expediency of use of various channels and ways to increase awareness of tourism products and brands of the Republic of Armenia in Russia. Based on the experience of scientific-research developments of the University, the author shows the possible areas of cooperation, including conducting joint projects on development of tourist complex of the Republic of Armenia, as well as in the field of training and retraining of personnel for tourist industry and infrastructure.


Author(s):  
Vladimir Gerasenko ◽  
Vyacheslav Levkovich

Economic and mathematical analysis was carried out and linear and non-linear regression equations were built in this article in order to forecast the Digital Economy and Society Index (DESI) for Belarus. This will position the country in the most important indicator for assessing the prospects of the digital economy modern development. The subject of the research is organizational, economic and managerial relations in the process of development of the digital economy. The aim of the research is compilation of an economic and mathematical model based on statistical data to calculate the predicted value of the targeted index for the Republic of Belarus. Research methods. During the study the general scientific and formalized research methods were used: analysis and synthesis, systematization and classification, statistical collection of information, SWOT analysis and ABC analysis, correlation and regression, economic and mathematical modeling, and others. Results of work. Based on the polynomial regression equation obtained, a forecast for the Digital Economy and Society Index (DESI) for Belarus is made. This index is currently not calculated in the Republic of Belarus. The scope of the results. Research organizations, government bodies, educational institutions.


Author(s):  
Antoniy Moysey

The article considers the area of distribution of the Malanka rite on the territory of Ukraine, Romania and the Republic of Moldova, focuses on its existence in Bukovina. The essence and results of research are to determine the original sources of origin. A comparative analysis of its existence in neighboring nations: Ukrainians, Romanians and Moldovans, fix common and distinctive features, mutual borrowings in past and nowadays. The purpose of this investigation is to clarify the main parameters of the changes made today in the rite on the example of the village of Krasnoilsk in Bukovina. The methodology is based on the analysis of source materials and own field of research. The method of comparative analysis helps in comparing the rite Malanka of Ukrainians and Romanians in Bukovina, and the methods of analysis and synthesis provide researcher in determining the parameters of changes in the elements of Malanka. Scientific novelty. For the first time is made a comparison with the current state of existence of the rite Malanka. Conclusions. The existence of the Malanka rite in the Bukovynian ethnographic zone is only a part of the huge area of its distribution, which is a marginal space in the zone of ethnocultural contacts and the interethnic border of Ukrainians and Eastern Romans. Conservation of the rite was facilitated by remoteness and isolation from the main area of their ethnic group. And today the evolution of this ancient ritual action takes place under great pressure of modern social processes. In the rite of “pereberiya” that accompanies Malanka as an organic element, dominates modern reality figures and historical characters as well.


Author(s):  
Ilze Sproge ◽  
Irina Curkina ◽  
Sandra Jekabsone ◽  
Valentina Tsilibina ◽  
Julia Rumyantseva ◽  
...  

Latvia and Belarus are small countries with limited scope of natural resources. However, the available mineral resources play important role in production of mineral products for domestic and foreign consumption. Main goal of the paper is to characterize the role of extraction industry in national economy and mineral products trade in two neighboring countries - Latvia and Belarus. To achieve the goal, the role of mining and quarrying industry in Latvia and Belarus was identified; trade of mineral resources in Latvia was analyzed. The main trends in the development of its own mineral resources of the Republic of Belarus were identified, the role of mineral resources in the commodity structure of foreign trade of the Republic of Belarus was shown, ways to increase the level of security of the country's own organic and mineral resources were determined, including the improvement of the legal framework. The research was performed in 2012; the following methods were used in the paper: comparative analysis and synthesis, statistical analysis and monographic methods.


2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 (98 (154)) ◽  
pp. 9-24
Author(s):  
Jacek Adamek ◽  
Joanna Kogut

The purpose of the article is to identify the specific characteristics of religious audit performed in Muslim financial institutions. The thesis put forward in the study is that cultural (religious) identity, determining the space in which the functions assigned to audit processes are realized, determines their content and scope. The layout of the article and the applied research methods, including the subject literature studies and also the descriptive and comparative analysis were focused on obtaining the defined research purpose and verifying the specified thesis. The article, apart from the introduction and conclusion, is divided into three parts devoted to the following problems: a/the nature of religious audit performed by Muslim financial institutions, b/the profile of the auditor carrying out the audit and c/the challenges faced by religious audit due to current determinants and dynamics of Muslim finance development. As a result of the conducted research the above presented thesis was positively verified by observing that Islam, regard- ed as a factor influencing the institutional, cultural and socio-economic space in which Muslim financial institutions are functioning, determines the nature, functions and scope of the audit they perform. The value of the publication is its focus on the question rarely discussed in the national literature of the subject, i.e. religious audit performed in Islamic space.


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