Abstract
The article analyzes the natural resource potential of the Chechen Republic in the context of the ecologically oriented tourism. It examines the functions and possibilities of ecological tourism as well as the versatility of approaches to its definition in domestic and foreign publications as well. Weaknesses in the region's recreational opportunities like underdeveloped infrastructure, poor promotion of ecological tourism product, shortage of highly qualified personnel in tourism and others have been identified along with the favorable prerequisites being high landscape diversity, significant recreational resources, rich cultural and historical heritage, special mentality of the population, etc. In the future, the solution of these problems and the development of eco-tourism in the Chechen Republic will allow engaging remote areas (settlements) in the economic activity, thus contributing to the development of small business as well as engaging the local population in the tourism industry for preserving landscape and biological diversity.
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