Recreationally-ecological training of specialists in tourism. Historiography of the problem

Historical aspects of analyzing recreationally-ecological training of specialists in tourism in Russia and in foreign countries are discussed. The formation stages of historiography of scientific problem have been identified from three positions: the history of Secondary Professional Education, the development of tourism industry and recreationally-ecological training of specialists in tourism. The current scientific papers and publications on the problem have been reviewed, educational programs to train specialists in tourism are characterized and regulatory documentation pertinent to the research theme is quoted. The urgency of the research has been displayed, possible solutions have been suggested.