The preconditions of the specialization of the Republic of Buryatia for the development of green and therapeutic health tourism

The article analyzes the conditions for the development of tourism. Among the main factors, the authors include internal (managed) and external (unmanaged). The article shows the dynamics of the development of the tourism industry of the Republic of Buryatia, analyzed the period of 2013-2016, a forecast for 2017 was drawn up. The authors propose a tourist specialization for the development of "green" and therapeutic and health tourism in the Republic of Buryatia. The socio-economic significance of the implementation of these proposals is shown.