Sports Tourism

Gozalova Marina (), Shchikanov Alexey, Vernigor Aleksandr and Bagdasarian Vardan
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Gozalova Marina: 1Moscow State University of Tourism and Service, Department of Foreign Language
Shchikanov Alexey: Moscow State University of Tourism and Service, Department of Mathematics and Natural Sciences
Vernigor Aleksandr: Moscow State University of Tourism and Service, Department of Service
Bagdasarian Vardan: Moscow State University of Tourism and Service, Department of Foreign History

Polish Journal of Sport and Tourism, 2014, vol. 21, issue 2, 92-96

Abstract: Introduction. This article is devoted to sports tourism. The purpose of this article is to examine theoretical material on sports tourism, to analyze sports tourism in Russia and to search for promising areas for the study of sports tourism in our country. Material and methods. In this part the authors develop the idea of the role of doing sports and keeping fit. For anyone who really wants to be healthy, fitness has become an integral part of their lives. Results. The purpose of this research is to study theoretical material on sports tourism, to analyze sports tourism in Russia and to search for promising areas for the study of sports tourism in our country. On the basis of their research the authors come to the conclusion that sports and tourism are interconnected. There are important factors affecting the situation of sports tourism in Russia. The paper examines sports tourism attractions in Russia. Conclusion. The authors conclude that there exists a high correlation dependence of foreign and domestic development of sports tourism on resources allocated for sports infrastructure. All in all, sports tourism tours draw visitors to their favorite sporting event, facility, or destination throughout the world.

Keywords: tourism; good health; sport; healthy living; sports tourism (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2014
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DOI: 10.2478/pjst-2014-0009

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