ISSN 1995 - 1248
The Future of Russian and Worldwide Dark Tourism
K.B. Kostin N. Li |
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sbcall@yandex.ru |
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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 |
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St. Petersburg St. Petersburg |
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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. |