Krivtsov V. A., Vodorezov A. V., Nikiforova E. M.

Tourist and Recreational Potential of the Pronya River Valley in the Ryazan Region of the Central Russian Upland P. 140-159.

UDC 911.9(282.247.412.33)(470.313)(234.81)

DOI 10.37724/RSU.2021.71.2.015

Abstract. The article treats tourist and recreational potential of the East-European Plain at the example of the Pronya River valley. The article provides a concise overview of research devoted to the investigation of the relief as a prerequisite for tourist and recreational attractiveness, recreational and geomorphological potential of the territory and recreational and geomorphological mapping. It investigates the possibilities of ecotourism development in nature reserves whose relief accounts for the geobotanical and landscape peculiarities of the territory, creating rare and unique landmarks. The article underlines that despite a high tourist and recreational potential of the Pronya river valley, tourists seldom visit the place. The article maintains that due to morphological characteristics and anthropogenic factors, the Pronya river valley is ideal for cultural tourism and ecotourism development. The article singles out areas with high ecotourism potential, cultural tourism potential, and cave tourism potential. The article describes natural characteristics of Pronya Hillfort, Izheslavl Hillfort, Lubyanka Hillfort, Pronsky II Hillfort (Gnevna Mountain),  Zmeinka cement quarry, Kurlyshevo-Oktyabrsky mines (“Perspektivnaya” and “Kozlinaya”), Pronsk water reservoir. The article summarizes the information related to the history of limestone quarries in the Pronya river valley, which may be interesting for potential tourists. The article presents eco-travel itineraries including such destinations as Zavidovsky valley complex and limestone quarries. The article provides terrestrial photographs and aerial photographs.

 

Keywords: relief, the Pronya river valley, tourist and recreational attractiveness, tourist and recreational potential..

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