Tourism in Russia: results of implementation of the national project "Tourism and hospitality industry"

Tourism can bring high revenues to the countries that realise it. In addition, it strengthens socio-cultural ties between countries and regions, reveals information about nature and climate, culture, education, attractions. In addition to positive effects, tourism can also have a negative impact on the visited region. The purpose of the study is to analyse the impact of tourism development on the Russian economy in connection with the consistent implementation of national projects. The article considers the leading countries in the tourism industry and its contribution to their GDP; assesses the financing and impact of the implementation of the national project ‘Tourism and Hospitality Industry’ on the Russian economy; highlights the planned size of budget allocations in 2025-2027 for the new national project ‘Tourism and Hospitality’, which is a continuation of the national project ‘Tourism and Hospitality Industry’, which has ended its implementation, and points out its main shortcomings. In conclusion, the authors conclude that the results of the implementation of the national project ‘Tourism and Hospitality Industry’ are positive, most of its objectives have been achieved, but there is a need for a more conscious attitude to budget funds, monitoring and control of their spending, as well as to the President’s instructions for the development of programme documents.