To the problem of Zaporozhye region’ cultural tourism development: a brief concept of “shore of the Azov Sea” integrated museum

This article discusses the prospects of tourism development in Zaporozhye region and ways to actualise the cultural heritage of the Azov region. Special attention is paid to the museumfication of the personal heritage of F.Konyukhov, as well as to the creation of an integrated museum in the coastal area of the Azov Sea. The concept of this museum is based on the understanding of historical sites as an important resource of state cultural policy, the actualisation of which will contribute to the regeneration and development of the region.