The paper considers a number of issues linked with the possibilities for the development of sacral (or esoteric) tourism in the Kemerovo Region and the Republicof Tuvaas most promising areas from the point of view of tourist industry. The authors assess the sacral tourism development as a way to attract more domestic and foreign tourist into the regions and review their recreational resources as well. The paper shows the signifi of sacral tourism resources for indigenous communities in the Kemerovoregion and the Republicof Tuva. As one of main conclusions in this regard, the authors state that presence of cult objects and unique indigenous culture in the regions shape key conditions needed for sacral tourism development. The research includes the existing esoteric tourist routes operating within both regions: the analysis has revealed that the sacral tourism in the Republicof Tuvahas a higher level of development than that of the Kemerovoregion. The fi part of the paper offers a list of actions necessary for successful development of sacral tourism within the regions. The authors’ attention is mostly focused on the interaction between the tourism business representatives and the indigenous communities.
sacred tourism, esoteric tourism, Kemerovo region, Kuzbass, Republic of Tyva, cult objects, sacred places
