SOCIAL-ECONOMIC PROBLEMS OF PRESERVATION AND USE OF CULTURAL HERITAGE
The issues of studying, preservation and use of objects of cultural heritage as important components of development of identity of each people and its contribution to world civilization are considered. The main priorities and directions of rational use of potential of cultural and historical heritage of the Kabardin-Balkar Republic are defined. The necessity of holistic perception and complex approach to the problems of preservation, restoration and use of cultural heritage as a valuable resource and factor of sustainable development of the region, including legal, legislative, financial, human, technical, scientific and other aspects is substantiated.