Kislovodsk in the 19th century: from mineral springs to the center of cultural attraction

the article is devoted to the study of the transformation of Kislovodsk in the 19th century from a small settlement near mineral springs into a popular resort and a center of cultural life. The purpose of the work is to study the most important stages of the city's development, including the establishment of the resort infrastructure, the influence of mineral springs, as well as the role of Kislovodsk as a center of cultural attraction. The objectives of the research include the analysis of the development of resort infrastructure in the 19th century, the study of the influence of mineral springs on the formation of Kislovodsk as a medical resort, the consideration of the cultural significance of the city and its influence on the work of famous personalities, as well as the identification of social and economic factors that contributed to the development of the city. Historical documents, archival data, scientific works on the history of resorts and the cultural heritage of the region were used as sources. To solve the tasks set, historical, analytical and comparative methods were used, thanks to which it is possible to consider the development of Kislovodsk in the context of socio-economic and cultural processes of the 19th century. The results of the study demonstrate how natural resources, government policy and cultural processes have contributed to the creation of a unique resort space. The practical significance of the work lies in the possibility of using its findings to develop strategies for the development of modern resort areas, preserve the historical and cultural heritage of Kislovodsk, and popularize balneological tourism in the Caucasian Mineral Waters. The novelty of the research is reflected in an integrated approach that combines medical, social and cultural aspects of the city's development. The work contributes to the study of the role of resorts in the history of Russia and opens up prospects for comparative studies with European counterparts.

resort town of Kislovodsk, 19th century, mineral springs, cultural heritage, healing traditions, socio-economic development