Ecological Systems and Devices Annotation << Back The principles of recreational areas and zones in a territory of Smolensk district Eliseeva A.A. The subject of the present scientific research is studying features of recreational areas and zones in a territory. The article examines the main area indications and their structure that influence the chosen areas and zones’ nature. The chosen types of ecological recreational areas can be the base for integral estimate why they may be suitable for organizing tourist routes and excursions in the territory of the Smolensk district.