Features of Ethnotourism in Dagestan as a Factor in Achieving Peace and Harmony

A comparative analysis of the concept of “ethnotourism” is carried out. An attempt was made to provide a comprehensive, systematic, logical and epistemological analysis of this concept in the context of the cultural code of the Republic of Dagestan. The specificity, features of the organization of this type of tourism for the multinational and multi-confessional region of Russia, which is Dagestan, is of particular importance. The features of the organization of ethnographic tourism in Dagestan are considered in detail, the social functions of this type of tourism are highlighted. The functions and components of animation programs of ethnographic tourism are considered. It is noted that the development of tourism in the republic will be facilitated by the development of tourist activity among students, strengthening in connection with this interuniversity, interpersonal and even interethnic relations of the country’s youth.