Tourism and COVID-19 pandemic: experience of the Republic of Buryatia

With the spread of corona virus disease tourism and hotel industry in Russia have been included in the list of the most affected economy sectors. For the first time in the history of Russian tourism, the government implemented unprecedented efforts to support the sector. In addition to the federal anti-crisis support measures, many Russian regions employ different methods of assistance to economic entities. The article analyzes the development of tourism in the Republic of Buryatia in a pandemic. We have considered the tasks and measures to reduce the consequences of the crisis and restore tourist activity. Today, the Republic of Buryatia use new approaches for the improvement of its own regional policy to support, restore and develop the tourism sector. The research results can be used in working-out the program measures for the development of tourism in the post Covid period.