The realization of potential of ethno-cultural centres

The article is devoted to the consideration of the main directions of the realization of ethno-cultural centers' recreational potential, study of the features of the content and conditions of the recreation in these institutions. The functions of ethno-cultural centres on the organization of various kinds of recreation their role in the formation of educational and recreational space have been defined, the leading recreational types, presented on practice, have been characterized. Crucial aspects of the organization of various kinds of recreation in ethno-cultural centers have been highlighted, the target audience has been identified. In the article the results of the research on recreational activity of a range of ethno-cultural centres of Central, North-Western and Volga federal circuits have been presented, the analysis of the content and structure of recreational forms of various kinds ethno-cultural institutions has been performed, the features of recreational programs have been studied. The most important aspects of major ethnic centres' functioning have been described. The recreational cycles, that are being implemented on practice in ethnic cultural centres, have been perused, and their effectiveness has been assessed. Characterising common features in recreational activity of certain types of ethnic centres, located in the aforementioned federal circuits, have been articulated.