THE HERITAGE OF UKRAINIAN CULTURAL FIGURES OF THE SECOND HALF OF THE XIX CENTURY IN THE CONTEXT OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF REGIONAL TOURISM IN THE NADDNIPRIANSHCHYNA

Abstract

The research examines the contribution and the role of the cultural, literary, and pedagogical heritage of prominent personalities of the second half of the nineteenth century in in the development and to the growth of regional cultural tourism. It also analyzes the activities of memorial museums in this context.The research methodology is based on a comprehensive approach that includes the analysis of academic publications on cultural tourism, conference materials, analytical reports, and studies defining the concept of “cultural tourism”. The study’s novelty lies in its exploration of the potential of regional memorial museums as a significant factor in the development of cultural tourism amid contemporary challenges. Special attention is given to the role of cultural, literary, and pedagogical heritage in enhancing the Naddniprianshchyna region attractiveness for tourism and fostering the cultural self-awareness of the Ukrainian people, particularly in the context of ongoing armed aggression against the country. Conclusions. This article investigates the potential of the heritage of prominent Ukrainian figures of the second half of the nineteenth century as a factor in the development of tourist topos of Ukraine, with a particular focus on the Naddniprianshchyna region. The article highlights the vital role of museums as centers for preserving historical memory, shaping cultural identity, and advancing tourism. Regional museums dedicated to notable cultural and literary figures serve which are an important element of the socio-cultural landscape of the state and contribute to the sustainable development of territories.