BR24992981 «Сomprehensive analysis of the natural, historical-cultural landscape potential of Lake Alakol and the development of effective mechanisms for recreational tourism»

2024-2026 36 month SDG #8

SDG #8

Project Leader

Kishkenbayeva Zhuldyzai Kalybekkyzy, PhD

Relevance

Global climate changes in the 21st century, along with human behavior, affect human values and even lifestyle, which generally leads to a cultural crisis. In this regard, there is a need to develop a long-term strategy aimed at achieving sustainable development in the common universe.

To overcome this crisis, it is very important to unite the scientific and academic community and political scientists, economists and business representatives.

Because it is very important to understand that the concept of consolidation is constructive only when
considering the interrelationship of economic, social, environmental and cultural aspects in a single unity. After all, culture is the main tool in achieving an environmentally sustainable economy.

This program is aimed at developing and implementing effective mechanisms for the development of recreational tourism and algorithms for the conservation and protection of recreational resources in
the region through a comprehensive study of the natural, historical, cultural landscape potential of Alakol within the framework of synergetic paradigms.

Goal

a comprehensive comparative analysis of the natural, historical, and cultural landscape potential of the Alakol Basin, and the development and practical implementation of effective mechanisms for enhancing recreational tourism in the region.

Expected Result

– 8 (eight) articles in journals recommended by the CCNVO (in 2025 – 6 articles, in 2026-2 articles);

- at least 6 (six) articles and (or) reviews in peer-reviewed scientific publications indexed by the Social Science Citation Index or the Arts and Humanities Citation Index of the Web of Science database and (or) containing at least 25 (twenty-five) percentiles of Sitescore in the Scopus database (at all stages of the program);

- at least 1 (one) monograph or textbook in foreign and (or) Kazakhstani publications recommended by the academic council and (or) the scientific and technical council of the applicant organization;

- at least 1 (one) patent or 2 (two) copyright certificates registered with the National Institute of Intellectual Property of the Republic of Kazakhstan;

- new models for the development of creative tourism in the Abai region;

- A unified model for improving the quality of service for tourists with special needs in the Abai region, in Kazakhstan as a whole;

- algorithms for the introduction of advanced examples of foreign experience in the use, conservation and protection of natural recreational resources into Kazakhstani practice;

- new mechanisms for regulating the conservation and protection of natural recreational resources at the mega (international), macro (state), micro (regional) levels;

- Analytical recommendations on the organization of the integrated use and protection of balneological resources of the sanatorium "Barlyk-Arasan";

- Socio-educational cases on increasing the tourist potential of the Alakol basin, as well as the development of the tourism industry in certain recreational regions of Kazakhstan;

- New models for the development of creative tourism in the Abai region will be developed;

- A unified model for improving the quality of service for tourists with special needs in the Abai region, in Kazakhstan as a whole;

- Regional system of rational use of natural recreational resources of the Alakol basin;

- recommendations have been submitted on improving the balneotherapy and peloidotherapy potential of the Arasan sanatorium;

- Analytical recommendations on the organization of the integrated use and protection of balneological resources of the sanatorium "Barlyk-Arasan";

- algorithms for the introduction of advanced examples of foreign experience in the use, conservation and protection of natural recreational resources into Kazakhstani practice;\

- a model for the introduction into Kazakh practice of new mechanisms for regulating the conservation and protection of natural recreational resources at the mega (international), macro (state), micro (regional) levels;

- Economic and mathematical models for the implementation of various programs for the formation of general tourism, including (recreational tourism) in the Alakol region of the Abai region;

- A roadmap for improving and developing the potential of historical, cultural, ethnographic, ethnogastronomical, resort, and creative tourism in the Abai region

Achieved Result

1. A comparative analysis of the history of Alakol and the etymology of its historical name was conducted within the framework of the humanities. As a result of a comprehensive disclosure of the toponym’s semantics, 1 (one) scientific article was published in a journal recommended by the Com

Adіlov M., Ekіzhі M., Zhiembaj B. Alakol atauynyng etimologiyasy: zhana tasіlder men toponimiyalyk taldaudyng aspektіlerі [The Etymology of the Name Alakol: New Approaches and Aspects of Toponymic Analysis] // Euraziya gumanitarlyk institutynyng Habarshysy [Bulletin of the Eurasian Humanities Institute]. – 2025. – № 2. – P. 31-41. DOI: https://doi.org/10.55808/1999-4214.2025-2.04 ISBN 2957-5095 [in Kazakh].

2. Ancient written sources and historical data concerning the nature and geographical features of the Alakol region were collected and systematized. As a result of the research, 2 (two) scientific articles were published in journals recommended by the CQASHE:

Il'deryakov N., Tuleubaev Zh. Kompleksnyj analiz konstruktivnyh osobennostej kurgannyh mogil'nikov rannego zheleznogo veka v bassejne Alakol' [A Comprehensive Analysis of the Structural Features of Early Iron Age Kurgan Burial Sites in the Alakol Basin] // Gumilyov Journal of History. – 2025. – № 2(151). – P. 7-28. DOI: https://doi.org/10.32523/3080-129X-2025-151-2-7-28 ISBN 3080-129 [in Russian].

Agybetova R., Sailaubay Y., Omarova A., Orynbekova A. The Tourist Potential of the Historical and Cultural Landscape of Lake Alakol // Bulletin of the International University of Tourism and Hospitality. – 2025. – № 3(9). – P. 17-25. DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.62867/3007-0848.2025-3.02 ISBN 3007-0848 [in English].

3. Ancient legends and narratives related to the system of balneological and peloid resources of the Alakol region, including Barlyk-Arasan, were collected and systematized. As a result of an interdisciplinary analysis of their interconnection with the achievements of modern medicine, 1 (one) scientific article was published in a journal recommended by the CQASHE:

Sharіp A. Zh, Kishkenbaeva Zh., Turkі-mongol alemі togysyndagy Barlyk Arasan [Barlyk Arasan at the Intersection of the Turkic-Mongol World] // L.N.Gumilev atyndagy EUU Habarshysy. Sayasattanu. Ajmaktanu. Turkіtanu seriyasy [Bulletin of L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University. Series: Political Science. Regional Studies. Turkology]. – 2025. – № 4. – P. 227-240 DOI:https://doi.org/10.32523/2616-6887-2025-153-4-227-240 [in Kazakh].

4. As a result of a comparative comprehensive analysis of the current state of natural recreational resources in the eastern part of the Alakol basin using GIS/remote sensing technologies, 2 (two) scientific articles were published in a journal recommended by the CQASHE:

Myrzabay Jetimov, Yerkin Tokpanov, Roza Mukhitdinova, Aiman Yessengabylova. Geoenvironmental assessment of hydro-mineral recreational resources in the eastern and southeastern parts of the Alakol lakes system //Bulletin of the L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University. Series Chemistry. Geography. Ecology. – 2025. – № 4. – P.91-105. DOI: https://doi.org/10.32523/2616-6771-2025-153-4-91-105 [in English]

Yessengabylova A.K., Tokpanov E.A., Jetimov M.A., Tuleubayev Z.Z. Elaboration of effective mechanisms for the development of recreational tourism on the Alakol coast // Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality. – 2025. – №. 2(9). – P. 74-86. DOI: https://doi.org/10.59649/2959-5185-2025-2-74-86 ISBN 2959-5193 [in English]

5. As a result of a comprehensive study on the efficient use and protection of mineral waters and therapeutic muds of the Alakol region from the perspective of a geoecological approach, 1 (one) scientific article was published in a journal recommended by CQASHE:

Jetimov М., Ekici М., Tokpanov Ye., Mukhitdinova R. Geoecological analysis and evaluation of mineral waters in the Alakol basin in the context of recreational and health tourism//Eurasian Journal of Ecology. – 2025. – № 4. – P.114-123. DOI: https://doi.org/10.59649/2959-5185-2025-4-114-123 ISBN 1563-034X [in English]

6. As a result of an interdisciplinary analysis of international experience in the conservation and protection of recreational resources, as well as the development of algorithms for implementing its advanced models into Kazakhstani practice, 2 (two) scientific articles were published in a journal recommended by the CQASHE:

Kakenova Z., Batyrbaev B. Opportunities for Sustainable Tourism Development in the Alakol Region in the Context of International Trends // //Bulletin of the Ablai Khan KazUIR&WL. Series: International Relations and Regional Studies». – 2025. – № 4. – P.219-238. DOI: https://doi.org/10.48371/ISMO.2025.62.4.013 ISBN 1562-6318 [in English]

Kishkenbayeva Zh.K., Agybetova R.E., Sailaubay Y., Omarova A.S. Recreational tourism potential on Lake Alakol in East Kazakhstan // Bulletin of the International University of Tourism and Hospitality. – 2025. – № 4. – P.204-215. DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.62867/3007-0848.2025-4.15

At the stage of collecting, systematizing, and studying ancient records and historical data related to the features of the Alakol region, empirical and descriptive scientific data from the 18th–19th centuries, along with observations of travelers and early researchers, laid the foundational basis for understanding the structure of natural systems.

Based on the research results, economic-mathematical models were developed for implementing various programs for the development of tourism, including recreational tourism, in the Alakol area of the Abai region.

At this stage, a systematic analysis of the current state of recreational tourism in the Alakol area was conducted based on empirical data and sociological research. The study focused on evaluating the level of development of tourist infrastructure, improvement of beach areas, and the imbalance of seasonal loads. Surveys of tourists revealed that sanitary and hygienic conditions, safety standards, and informational navigation directly affect the quality of service.

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