Problems of accessibility of the tourist environment in Russia for people with disabilities

In recent years, the field of inclusive tourism has become an increasingly popular topic for scientific publications. The inclusive direction in tourism is a relatively new and, judging by current statistics, a relevant direction in the field of organized recreation in Russia. The purpose of the presented work is to assess the current state of development of the tourism sector for people with disabilities in Russia, to review the experience of foreign countries, as well as the possibilities of adapting the best foreign practices to the Russian tourism industry. Analysis of statistical indicators of the development of an accessible environment in Russia and other countries was carried out. The main source of data is Rosstat. Processing of the initial data is carried out using the methods of time series analysis, system analysis, synthesis, induction. It is concluded that the future of inclusive tourism is based on three development factors: information, transport and infrastructure. In other words, prople with disabilities should have options for unimpeded arrival, accommodation and movement for tourist purposes in populated areas and between them, and should also be aware of such options. The paper assesses the present level of development of these areas in the sphere of Russian inclusive tourism with analysis of statistical data. It is noted that, despite the positive dynamics, in general, the process of removing barriers for people with disabilities in the tourism sector of Russia is at an early stage of development. Increased attention to the availability of tourism services for all citizens at the state level is present in adoption of the «Strategy for the Development of Tourism in the Russian Federation for the Period up to 2035», which contains points for the development of inclusive tourism.

accessible environment, disability, people with disabilities, tourism infrastructure, tourism services