Potentialities for domestic tourism development in the Republic of Mordovia
The domestic tourism development in Russia is one of the most significant tasks for the economy. And solution of this problem, on the one hand, allows using unique tourist resources of the region, and on the other hand helps to raise living standards of local population and to provide them with welfare as well. According to the article, the Republic of Mordovia has potentialities for domestic tourism development. We analyzed tourism market and its segments (transport infrastructure, accommodations, natural features and cultural monuments) of the region in order to fully reveal potential opportunities. This issue is timely especially nowadays, since FIFA World Cup 2018 will be holding in the capital of the Republic, in Saransk.