Considerations for government regulation of tourism in the Republic of Buryatia

Nowadays, tourism is one of the major directions of the economy of many world countries; therefore, the role of state authorities in tourism is quite important. It is expressed in the regulation, support and development of this sector. However, the effective regulatory policy is possible only in compliance with legal acts and administrative provisions that is when the executive branch exercise the state functions. The article analyzes the features of tourism state regulation in the Republic of Buryatia, the state activity in tourism sector in the conditions of a pandemic, the main support measures. We have studied legal and regulatory setting governing tourist activities in the Russian Federation, as well as in the Republic of Buryatia. It is concluded that the successful development of tourism in the republic depends on the state support of this sector.