Resources of cinema industry in developing tourism and attractiveness of Russian regions

The main purpose of the work is the scientific substantiation of theoretical, methodological and practical approaches to the organization of cinematic tourism and the motivation for its development on the territory of the Russian Federation. The main objectives of the study are the development of practical recommendations for the formation and filling of the tourist routes with a movie theme, and the assessment of their impact on the socio-economic development of tourist destinations. The territory of the North Caucasian Federal District is chosen as the main object of the article. The study deals with the issues related to the formation of the tourist attractiveness of the North Caucasus Federal District from the standpoint of the concentration of the resources of cinema industry in it, which can become an additional element of the attraction to the region for tourists and an effective motive for a tourist trip. This, in our opinion, will lead to an increase in the tourist flows, will stimulate the development of not only domestic tourism, but will also serve as an effective factor in attracting foreign guests to the region. At the same time, the territory of the North Caucasus Federal District is considered in the context of the need for the infrastructure development, diversification of the production activities of tourist centers, their acquisition of additional competitive advantages through the prism of its uniqueness and tourist attractiveness. As a research hypothesis, we should consider the statement that film tourism will contribute to the socio-economic development of a tourist destination and will become an important communication factor of attracting tourists, providing a systematic approach to the creation of various formats of film routes, their professional support, as well as a well-designed and effective marketing strategies for promoting cinematic resources.