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The Future of Russian and Worldwide Dark Tourism



K.B. Kostin
N. Li
sbcall@yandex.ru
Senior Lecturer, the Department of World Economy and International Cooperation, Saint-Petersburg State University of Economics, Doctor of Economics, Associate Professor
PhD student, the Department of World Economy and International Cooperation, Saint-Petersburg State University of Economics
St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg

Keywords:

  • tourism
  • special interest tourism
  • dark tourism
  • touristic objects
  • special interest tourism
  • dark tourism market
  • The article provides definition of the "dark tourism" concept with its types and specifics being highlighted herein. On the basis of statistical data there has been a thorough analysis of the dark tourism global market and its dynamics. The authors' own classification of domestic dark tourism based on existing resources – tourism destinations, architectural objects and landmarks is proposed wherein major categories and appropriate grading of dark tourists are being introduced.

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