Zaleshchik V. Territorial recreational system of Luhansk region: current state and prospects of development.

In present research the theoretical and methodological principles of social and geographical research of tourism in the region which are based on the specificity of territorial recreational system and features of functioning of the industry of tourism are presented. An analysis of the factors of development of Luhansk region. Estimated recreation and tourism potential of the Luhansk region and highlighted recreational areas. Dynamics of development of the tourism industry. Analyzed organization of tourist activity (sociological questioning of subjects of tourist activities and local people). Studied territory functional structure of the TRS. Investigated the tourist policy of the regional development. Directions of tourism development in the region.