Restoration of Tourist and Excursion Sites in the South of the USSR in the Post-War Period (Based on the Krasnodar Territory)

This article examines the post-war recovery of tourist and excursion sites in a specific region. Before the Great Patriotic War, Krasnodar Krai was a key center for tourism and excursion activities, distinguished from other regions of the Soviet Union by its diverse natural, historical, and cultural sites, a variety of tourist routes, and the accommodations necessary for Soviet citizens' vacations. Our research concluded that in the post-war period, along with the restoration of all sectors of industry and agriculture, the state actively promoted the development of tourism infrastructure and excursion activities. Attention was paid to both the physical anThe Great Patriotic War; reconstruction; tourism; tourist centers; excursions; hiking; recreationd patriotic education of Soviet citizens and particular attention was paid to sites from the country's heroic past. The process of restoring the tourism industry and developing its material and human resources is examined. Addressing this issue requires an objective approach dictated by the goal of uncovering the historical truth.