ARCTIC TOURISM POTENTIAL IN FORMATION OF PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS SPECIALIST

In the palette of Russian regions, the Arctic has a special place. It has unique potential, numerous resources, natural and cultural objects. All this requires development and popularization, and tourism can become one of the means of promoting the Arctic heritage. Arctic tourism is a complex phenomenon and it is rapidly developing. Arctic tourism can be a promising direction, but for this highly qualified specialists, well-trained professionals, should handle it. Moreover, Arctic tourism itself plays an important role in shaping the professional competencies of international experts as promotes the development of communication skills. In this article, researchers turn to the cultural heritage of the Arctic, which serves as the basis for the development of tourism in the region and, as a result, requires a professional approach to conservation and popularization. Tourism is seen as a driver of the development of the region, its cultural and economic potential. The article presents an analysis of the concept of Arctic tourism, comments on the main types of Arctic tourist routes. Based on numerous examples of tangible and intangible cultural objects of the Arctic, the largest sporting events, the authors considered the potential of the region as a promising, dynamically developing international tourist center. The article is of interest to international relations practitioners, future professionals, who are focused on developing their skills and competences, negotiations, regional planning, preserving heritage etc. (C) Published by European Publisher.