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Authors: Igor A. Vladimirov, Angelica A. Nikitina, Radmir A. Iksanov
PUBLIC REGULATION OF GEOPARK TERRITORY: LEGAL AND ECONOMIC ASPECTS

ABSTRACT
The authors have analysed legal problems of organizing geoparks in Russia. The research methods used in this study are the comparative legal method. The main results of the study include the authors' proposal of a model for the legal status of geoparks. The novelty of this study is justified by the fact that there are practically no publications in the scientific legal environment addressed to the organization, creation, and development of geoparks. Attempts are being made in the constituent entities of the Russian Federation to adopt regional legislation on geoparks, some provisions of which contradict the norms of Russian environmental and other sectoral laws and regulations. The conclusions of this study are as follows: A special federal law needs to be adopted to introduce the concept of "geopark." The legislation on geoparks should specify the potential legal form of established geoparks or governing bodies of the designated area in compliance with the current federal legislation and laws of constituent entities of the Russian Federation. It should also outline the objectives of establishing geoparks, including the protection of valuable geological sites and the attraction of the local population to small and medium-sized businesses. It is proposed to provide provisions on the mechanism for ensuring the implementation of investment projects by both the public and private investors in geopark territories, work out a territorial zoning mechanism for geoparks, consolidate the system of legal regulation principles in the establishment, management, and development of geoparks, as well as the preservation of geological heritage.

Ключевые слова: геопарк, особо охраняемая природная территория, устойчивое развитие, туристко-рекреационная зона, законодательство, правовой режим, геотуризм, георазнообразие.
Key words: geopark, protected area, sustainable development, tourist and recreational zone, legislation, legal regime, geotourism, geo-diversity.
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