Geomorphological Resources of the Kislovodsk National Park
The main purpose of the study was to estimate the geomorphological resources of the Kislovodsk National Park to ensure the safe and efficient use of the territory. The goal set required a detailed large-scale study of the park territory, which was carried out during the field work in the park and subsequent processing of the obtained data. The topography of the park is a basis for the construction of infrastructure facilities and also relief is a recreational resource (geomorphosites). For the building in the park the most geomorphologically safe sub -horizontal structural and fluvial surfaces are used. In general, more than 70 % of the park area is characterized by a very high (14.78 %), high (26.39 %) and medium (30.80 %) degree of geomorphological safety, which creates favorable conditions for the functioning of the recreational system. The estimation of the recreational-geomorphic potential (RGP) showed that the potential for the development of recreation, especially thematic, in the park is very high. Many geomorphosites have high (Red and Gray Stones, Air Temple, etc.), optimal (Red Sun, Rose Valley, Glass Stream, etc.) and extreme (Red Mushrooms, Master of the Mountains, Blue Stones, etc.) recreational - geomorphic potential. Acknowledgements This study was conducted within the framework of the state-ordered research theme of the Lomonosov Moscow State University, Department of Geomorphology and Paleogeography, No. 121040100323-5 “Evolution of the natural environment in the Cenozoic, topography dynamics, geomorphological hazards and risks of nature management”.