DEVELOPMENT AND PROBLEMS OF TOURISM IN THE SOVIET PERIOD (BASED ON THE EXAMPLE OF UZBEKISTAN)

Muradov Halim Salimovich Bukhara State Pedagogical Institute, Department of «Social Sciences», PhD

Abstract

In this article, in Soviet times, that is, between the 50s and 90s of the last century, the private sector was limited in the development of tourism, a state monopoly was established in this area, and there was no competitive environment in the entire system. , and peace in the tourism industry From innovation and diversification processes, disunity of tourism in the Union, low quality of tourism services, competition with Western countries led by the United States during the Cold War, tourism to the Soviet Union is not aimed at improving socio-economic life, as in the developed countries of the world, but the false obstacles and aspects such as its use as a tool to promote the achievements of socialism are analyzed in detail. In the final part, it is scientifically substantiated that the tourism industry of Uzbekistan is facing a deep crisis due to incorrect policies pursued over many years. Issues of the formation and development of the tourism industry in Uzbekistan during the Soviet period, as well as the lack of independent activity of tourism as a socio-economic organization during this period, problems and shortcomings in the field of tourism, as well as positive changes in the industry, are analyzed on the basis of facts. There were also clear facts and evidence regarding the creation of new accommodation facilities and tourism infrastructure in Uzbekistan, focusing mainly on the development of historical tourism and not paying attention to the creation of new routes and tourism services.