Post-industrial cultural tourism: The Trans-Siberian railway and the reuse of former industrial sites in Siberia

Albia Luna Brestov; Maxim Merdev

doi:10.24288/jttr.1724843

Post-industrial cultural tourism: The Trans-Siberian railway and the reuse of former industrial sites in Siberia

Abstract

This study examines the potential of post-industrial cultural tourism in Siberia, with a focus on the Trans-Siberian Railway and the adaptive reuse of former industrial sites. Industrial heritage has become an increasingly important factor in regional identity and sustainable tourism worldwide, yet research on Siberia remains scarce. Using a qualitative mixed-method approach, including case studies, document analysis, and thematic interpretation, the paper highlights opportunities and challenges in transforming railway heritage, mining sites, and related infrastructure into tourism assets. Findings indicate that, while the Trans-Siberian Railway serves as a powerful symbol for cultural branding, industrial reuse faces significant barriers, including infrastructure gaps, investment requirements, and environmental concerns. The study contributes to the global industrial heritage literature by situating Siberia within comparative discussions on cultural tourism, regional development, and community involvement.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Cultural Heritage Tourism, Visitor and Audience Studies

Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Albia Luna Brestov ^*
0009-0001-2309-7154
China

Maxim Merdev
0009-0008-0432-7541
Russian Federation

Early Pub Date

September 26, 2025

Publication Date

September 30, 2025

Submission Date

June 22, 2025

Acceptance Date

September 12, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 11 Number: 2

DOI

https://doi.org/10.24288/jttr.1724843

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https://izlik.org/JA72MT49KS

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APA

Brestov, A. L., & Merdev, M. (2025). Post-industrial cultural tourism: The Trans-Siberian railway and the reuse of former industrial sites in Siberia. Journal of Tourism Theory and Research, 11(2), 65-74. https://doi.org/10.24288/jttr.1724843

AMA

1.Brestov AL, Merdev M. Post-industrial cultural tourism: The Trans-Siberian railway and the reuse of former industrial sites in Siberia. Journal of Tourism Theory and Research. 2025;11(2):65-74. doi:10.24288/jttr.1724843

Chicago

Brestov, Albia Luna, and Maxim Merdev. 2025. “Post-Industrial Cultural Tourism: The Trans-Siberian Railway and the Reuse of Former Industrial Sites in Siberia”. Journal of Tourism Theory and Research 11 (2): 65-74. https://doi.org/10.24288/jttr.1724843.

EndNote

Brestov AL, Merdev M (September 1, 2025) Post-industrial cultural tourism: The Trans-Siberian railway and the reuse of former industrial sites in Siberia. Journal of Tourism Theory and Research 11 2 65–74.

IEEE

[1]A. L. Brestov and M. Merdev, “Post-industrial cultural tourism: The Trans-Siberian railway and the reuse of former industrial sites in Siberia”, Journal of Tourism Theory and Research, vol. 11, no. 2, pp. 65–74, Sept. 2025, doi: 10.24288/jttr.1724843.

ISNAD

Brestov, Albia Luna - Merdev, Maxim. “Post-Industrial Cultural Tourism: The Trans-Siberian Railway and the Reuse of Former Industrial Sites in Siberia”. Journal of Tourism Theory and Research 11/2 (September 1, 2025): 65-74. https://doi.org/10.24288/jttr.1724843.

JAMA

1.Brestov AL, Merdev M. Post-industrial cultural tourism: The Trans-Siberian railway and the reuse of former industrial sites in Siberia. Journal of Tourism Theory and Research. 2025;11:65–74.

MLA

Brestov, Albia Luna, and Maxim Merdev. “Post-Industrial Cultural Tourism: The Trans-Siberian Railway and the Reuse of Former Industrial Sites in Siberia”. Journal of Tourism Theory and Research, vol. 11, no. 2, Sept. 2025, pp. 65-74, doi:10.24288/jttr.1724843.

Vancouver

1.Albia Luna Brestov, Maxim Merdev. Post-industrial cultural tourism: The Trans-Siberian railway and the reuse of former industrial sites in Siberia. Journal of Tourism Theory and Research. 2025 Sep. 1;11(2):65-74. doi:10.24288/jttr.1724843

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