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The Kazan Kremlin: (a) general view of the UNESCO World Heritage Site; (b) details of the Kremlin’s wall; food heritage of Tatarstan: (c) echpochmak and (d) chak-chak.
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Characterizing geological heritage sites (geosites) available in Russia remains an urgent task. The present study focuses on two geosites from the vicinity of Kazan—a large city on the Volga River. They are attributed to the standardized geoheritage types and scored by means of several criteria. It is found out that the Pechischi geosite represents...
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... Amid pressing global concerns such as food security and environmental preservation, exploring innovative approaches to destination development is imperative. An integrated strategy that merges geopark destinations with locally produced alternative food products from surrounding villages presents a promising solution (Zorina et al., 2023). Geoparks actively engage local communities in sustainable development efforts by promoting local crafts and culinary delights. ...
This study explores integrating alternative food practices into the development of the Ciletuh Geopark Destination, focusing on Hanjeli Tourism Village and its surrounding areas. The research aims to enhance visitor experiences and promote sustainable regional development by blending culinary diversity with tourism offerings. Employing a mixed-methods approach, data was collected through surveys, interviews, and field observations to assess the current state of alternative food integration and its impact on tourism development. Findings reveal significant opportunities for leveraging alternative food as a unique selling point for the destination, catering to diverse visitor preferences and contributing to the socio-economic growth of local communities. The study underscores the importance of strategic planning and collaboration among stakeholders to effectively integrate alternative food practices into destination development initiatives, ensuring the preservation of cultural heritage and environmental sustainability.
... The centre-periphery dichotomy is generally interpreted in terms of economic, cultural, political, and logistic dependence of the periphery on the centre, and this is not only for reasons strictly related to the geographical distance but also on the basis of sociological and anthropological considerations (Molinari, 2021;Zorina et al., 2023). This attitude is very evident on an urban scale, not only in developing countries but also in advanced ones, which invest large resources in regeneration projects of suburban neighbourhoods (Hackworth, 2006). ...
... On the other hand, urban peripheries are complex, heterogeneous, and difficult to define univocally. They can also be dynamic places capableoften more than the centresof welcoming and even stimulating innovation, and "heritage-related initiatives should not be restricted to cultural and historical centers" (Zorina et al., 2023). This is not only because they often have the physical space necessary for planning, but because, as Petrillo argues, "the periphery produces new ideas, which break with the norms imposed by the centre and are creative, not only from an aesthetic point of view but also from a political one" (Petrillo, 2018 : 91). ...
The urban geography of tourism destinations is always changing. These changes are part of a process of polarization in
which some neighborhoods become increasingly popular, while others start to decline. We may observe these facts in such cities
as Lisbon and Naples, two destinations that benefit from a strong tourism dynamism, mainly cultural. Despite the millions of
visitors every year, both supply and demand are not homogeneous in these cities, concentrating demand in the Historical centres.
It is undeniable that both Lisbon and Naples have more to offer, with a vast and differentiated heritage throughout all parts of the
city. Despite being recognized as quality destinations, the polarization of supply and demand must be fought, allowing the
sustainable growth of the Historic Centres and other urban areas. This paper aims to contribute to the debate on the way in
which peripheral neighborhoods are transformed following the advance of tourism, in the context of the centre -periphery
relationship on an urban scale and in the light of the functional rearrangement that accompanies the processes of urban
regeneration. A comparison will be made between two former industrial peripheries: Alcântara (Lisbon) and Bagnoli
(Naples). In addition to the bibliographic and documentary analysis, the authors have carried out an intense fieldwork, aimed
at the census of the tourist facilities and their comparison. The results of the research show that Alcântara has undergone a
process of urban regeneration in recent years which fostered tourist development, while Bagnoli seems to be stuck in a state
of incapacity to develop a systemic regional planning, which also affects the pace of a possible tourist prospect
... Geoheritage is the sum of a given region's geological and geomorphological areas and is often called "geosite-geomorphosite" (Spyrou et al., 2022). Geoheritage elements are now recognised as having scientific, educational, and cultural value (Brilha, 2016;Carrión Mero et al., 2018;Zorina et al., 2023). However, much information on Earth's geoheritage is lacking, and many countries and geological sites still need to be explored (Zerfass et al., 2023). ...
This study aims to evaluate the geoheritage potentials of various landforms with quantitative methods. For this purpose, five districts of Erzurum province (Narman, Oltu, Olur, Uzundere, and Tortum) located in the Eastern Anatolia Region of Türkiye were selected. In these districts, high-diversity topographies have been formed due to geological and geomorphological processes. Thirteen landforms have been identified through field studies. Quantitative evaluation of these elements was carried out with the integrated use of GAM and MEREC-based PROMETHEE-GAIA methods. According to the results obtained, Narman Valley and Fairy Chimneys, Tortum Lake and Waterfall, Oltu Rainbow Hills, Tortum Zökün Lake and Floating Islands, and Kilimli Fairy Chimneys have been identified as positive value geosites of high importance. The research results are thought to make various contributions theoretically and practically.
... The approach proposed in this study is tested for three geosites located in different regions of Russia, namely, the Granite Gorge in the Republic of Adygeya, Pechischi in the Republic of Tatarstan, and the Red Stones in the Stavropol Region ( Figure 1). These geosites have been previously studied comprehensively [64][65][66] and, thus, they do not need re-description (nonetheless, their very brief characteristics are provided below, together with each case example). Importantly, the present study focuses on how these geosites are promoted on web-pages, i.e., web-pages, not geosites, are the subject of the analysis. ...
... This geosite has the official status of natural monument approved by the regional administration. It has been described in detail by Zorina et al. [66]. This is a linear geosite, which corresponds to the lengthy (several kilometers) section of Guadalupian (Middle Permian) dolostones with abundant fossils stretching along the right bank of the Volga River near Pechischi village (close to large Kazan city); there are also karst features and historical mining sites ( Figure 3). ...
... Criteria (See Table 1 The misinterpretations found on one web-page are about the palaeogeographical patterns. The authors of the text suggest that the dolomite layers were formed in the ancient sea, although dolostones are diagenetic in this case [66]. Indeed, this is a minor misinterpretation, which could be avoided by obtaining professional knowledge. ...
Geological information present on web-pages determines the efficacy of the online marketing of geosites. In this paper, a new approach aimed at an easy and quick assessment of geosite-focused web-pages is proposed. It is based on scoring by several criteria reflecting the quality and the quantity of geological information. Attention is paid to the simplicity and correctness of information, mention of technical properties (accessibility, location, and safety), relative and absolute amounts of information, and adaptation to persons with disabilities. Textual and graphical elements are considered differently. The approach is tested in three cases, namely, the Granite Gorge in the Western Caucasus, Pechischi in the Volga Region, and the Red Stones in the Southern Ciscaucasus. These are well-known geosites already used as important (geo)tourist attractions. It is established that the web-pages devoted to them chiefly allow minimally perfect promotion. Some examples of misinterpretations of geological information and errors are specially considered. The approach seems to be promising, and its application allows finding the deficiencies of web-pages, an improvement of which will enhance geosite promotion. Cooperation between representatives of the tourism industry and geological faculty members of local universities or administrations of protected areas is reasonable to create more informative geosite-focused web-pages.
El artículo analiza la influencia de la conservación del patrimonio histórico y cultural en el desarrollo del potencial turístico de Kazán. Hoy en día, la protección de los sitios del patrimonio cultural es una de las prioridades del estado. La República de Tartaristán se distingue por un rico patrimonio cultural. El multiculturalismo y el multiconfesionalismo están tradicionalmente presentes en esta tierra. La capital de la república, la ciudad de Kazán, es visitada por millones de turistas cada año. Los autores prestan especial atención a los sitios turísticos más visitados de la ciudad: el Museo-Reserva del Kremlin de Kazán, el Antiguo Asentamiento Tártaro, el Monasterio Bogoroditsky de Kazán y el centro histórico. En los últimos años, se ha llevado a cabo un trabajo global en el campo de la conservación del patrimonio cultural, en particular en estos sitios, cuyos resultados ahora son presenciados por los residentes y turistas de Kazán. Para promover el patrimonio cultural y atraer turistas a la ciudad, los museos y centros culturales de Kazán realizan activas actividades expositivas, metodológicas, editoriales y de otro tipo. En el centro histórico de la ciudad se ha creado toda la infraestructura necesaria para recibir a los turistas: hoteles, establecimientos de restauración y lugares de comercio especializado. El patrimonio cultural de la ciudad y las realidades turísticas modernas no se contradicen, sino que se complementan armoniosamente.
