Słupskie Prace Geograficzne

History of studying the continental paleogene-neogene deposits of the territory of the Podlaska-Brest depression

Maxim Bogdasarov — 2019-10-26

As a result of many years of research on continental Paleogene-Neogene sediments, a variety
of factual material has been accumulated on the features of their structure and formation conditions, stratigraphic schemes have been compiled and approved, and the mineragenic potential has been evaluated in a general way. However, most of these works were carried out mainly on the territory of Belarus as a whole, cartographic construction were carried out on a small scale, the conclusions reached were only limitedly based on data within the Podlaska-Brest Depression. This allows us to state that the currently known materials on lithology, geochemistry and paleogeography of the studied stratum require serious detailing of structural features, material composition, history of geological development, a comprehensive analysis of mineral resources, construction of forecasted mineragenic maps substantiated by sufficient factual material.

Changes of spatial systems Józefiński colonies in the district Nowosądecki

Monika Cepil — 2019-10-26

The article discusses the changes in the spatial arrangements of the Josephine colonies in the Nowy Sącz District. In the first part of the article, apart from the initial stages of the formation of the Josephine colonies, their evolution up to 1945 was also analyzed. The author distinguished two forms of Josephine colonies: short street colonies and a street and square layout. The next part presents the current state of the colony?s spatial systems. The achievement of the goal was achieved by undertaking a query of archival sources in the form of historical documents and cartographic materials. The basic cartographic source used in the analysis of old rural systems was the Galician cadastre. In research on the present day, the available map was used and a field inventory was made.

Economic and geographical justification for the formation of regional industry clusters in the Brest region

Sergey Demyanov — 2019-10-26

The economic and geographical justification for the formation of regional clusters in the industrial complex of the Brest region is based on the identification of local and regional centers of cluster development, determining the cluster core and satellite formations, as well as modeling the functional and territorial structure of the cluster. The study of the cluster potential of the industrial complex of the Brest region demonstrated the possibility of forming three regional industry clusters. When determining the functional and territorial structure of the cluster, the type of cluster, the number of cores, the presence of stable inter-core connections and satellite formations were determined.

Assessment of vulnerability of water management in the Neman River basin (Belarussian part) under climate change impact

Lyubov Nikolaievna Hertman — 2019-10-26

Climate change has significant implications for water resources. Some of them are already visible now. The article presents the results of assessing the vulnerability of water resources and related natural resources, economic sectors to climate change in the Belarusian part of the Neman river basin. Vulnerability assessment was carried out in the context of administrative regions based on the forecast of the degree of change in river flow. The article provides an analysis of the possible negative consequences for water-related sectors of the economy. Such industries require the development of additional adaptation measures.

Urgency of the problem research ecological condition of small river basins of the Western Polessye of Ukraine

Anatolii Yatsyk — 2019-10-26

The article is devoted to the assessment of the ecological condition the basins of small rivers of the Western Polissya of Ukraine. The study was conducted according to systematic observations within river basins, using a systematic model of the hierarchical structure of the ?Small River Basin?. This model classifies small river basins according to the degree of anthropogenic loads acting on them and allows tracking the state of the river basin by various indicators within individual subsystems (radioactive contamination of the territory; land use; river runoff use; water quality). Water protection measures are proposed to improve the ecological condition of small river basins of Western Polissya of Ukraine.

Accumulation of water in small retention reservoirs as an element of comprehensive water use on the example of the Desna River, on the right tributary of the Dnieper

Ivan Kirvel — 2019-10-26

The paper describes the regulation of the outflow of the Ukrainian part of the Desna River by means of artificial reservoirs. The results of research on the regulation of river runoff are presented. It was assumed that small reservoirs are characterized by a geomorphological peculiarity, parameters of hydrographic regions, stability of the horizontal regime, little impact on adjacent areas, a fast pace of formation of banks and basins, and a short time of formation of a new ecosystem. According to research, most joints are in terrible condition. This condition is due to a lack of proper care and improper use. Most are built by local farms with a low level of engineering, with simplified technical documentation, and more often without it. Comprehensive studies of water bodies of various types made it possible to clarify their peculiarities
of development and possible use. Taking into account the slight regulation of the outflow of
rivers in the Desna catchment area, it should be stated that the volume of artificial reservoirs
can be increased several times. When regulating the runoff, focus on the ecological component.

From the history of geographical researches of Volyn Polessia by Polish scientists in the interwar period (1921-1939)

Vitalii Martyniuk — 2019-10-26

An attempt of complex analysis of the contribution of Polish scientists in the study of Volyn Polessia region in the interwar period (1921?1939) has been made. On the basis of archival sources, the works of Polish and Ukrainian researchers, the scientific directions and the contribution of individual personalities to the study of the region have been highlighted. The attention is focused on the need for further study of the creative heritage of Polish scientists concerning Volyn Polessia in the interwar period.

The concept for the expansion of the railway transport system on the West Pomeranian Coast

Mariusz Miedziński — 2019-10-26

The aim of the article is to indicate the directions and possibilities of expanding the rail transport system on the West Pomeranian Coast, resulting from the objectives enshrined in the Resolution No. 173/2017 of the Council of Ministers of 7 November 2017 on preparation and implementation for the Port of Solidarność investment - Central Communication Port for the Republic of Poland. The development of tourist functions on the West Pomeranian Coast, combined with the impairment and limitation of the role of rail transport is the reason for considering the final shape of the rail transport system. The West Pomeranian coast on the section from the city of Dziwnów to the city of Mielno is currently an area of very intense development of tourist and recreational functions with the dominating role of spa and recreational functions concentrating around Kołobrzeg. Kołobrzeg is currently the fastest growing city of the Koszalin-Kołobrzeg-Białogard Functional Area with a very large increase in housing resources and tourist accommodation base and tourist infrastructure. Elimination of the communication exclusion of Central Pomerania through the construction / reconstruction of the railway line Central Communication Port-Płock-Toruń-Bydgoszcz-Nakło nad Notecią-Okonek-Szczecinek-Białogard-Kołobrzeg/Koszalin (Central Pomeranian Main Line Railway) and the creation of a new transport corridor along the Gdynia railway-Lębork-Słupsk-Koszalin-Kołobrzeg-Trzebiatów-Gryfice-Goleniów Airport-Goleniów-Szczecin (Baltic Main Line Railway) allows you to indicate Kolobrzeg as the most important transport hub of the West Pomeranian coast as part of rail, road (S-6, S-11), sea transport (ferry base) and air. The dominating role of Kołobrzeg in coastal tourism means that it may also be necessary to build a railway line servicing seaside towns along the coast in relation to Kamień Pomorski-Rewal-Mrzeżyno-Kołobrzeg-Mielno-Koszalin as part of the LRT system as so-called Light Coastal Railway (LKN Kołobrzeg) and rebuilding the layout of railway lines and links in the cities of Kołobrzeg, Koszalin and Białogard.

Ecological factors of tourist services of sea areas in Central Pomerania

Ivan Pirozhnik — 2019-10-26

The article presents the issue of the use of ecological factors in the operation of tourist accommodation facilities in Central Pomerania. The aim of the article is to analyze pro-ecological factors and activities in the provision of hotel accommodation services for tourists in the coastal region and to explain the necessary actions according to the opinions of tourists and
industry managers, which must be taken to achieve the goals of sustainable development of coastal tourism. Field studies were carried out in three coastal towns (Rowy, Dąbki and Poddąbie) of the Ustka commune in the summer tourist seasons (June?August 2016 and 2017). To develop the results, an analytical and synthetic analysis was used to determine the degree of
use of ecological factors in the operation of tourist accommodation facilities. Basic statistical materials on the development of tourism in local units of Central Pomerania were obtained from the statistical studies of the Statistical Office in Gdansk and Szczecin. The documentary method was used, surveys of tourists and managers of tourist accommodation facilities were
carried out.

Preliminary results of researches in the selected region showed that all age groups declare their willingness to participate in a pro-ecological campaign during their stay in coastal cities, their activity increases at higher levels of education. The introduction of modern technologies and facility management systems as well as the expansion of measures to protect the environment in the hotel and the region (32% of readings) along with measures to reduce water consumption, waste sorting, reduce heat and energy consumption (61% of readings) are announced by tourists priority areas of pro-ecological activity.

For most middle and older age groups, the factor of environmental concern when choosing accommodation facilities is in the third or fourth position (after the factors of the location of the seaside property and the quality of hotel services), taking second place in the youngest age group. Almost half of the respondents (46%) stated that they actively participated in pro-ecological campaigns in hotel facilities, more than 1/3 of the respondents (34%) have nothing against participating in such events if this does not affect their comfort during their stay. Pro-ecological activities and new innovative technologies contribute primarily to increased costs (as indicated by 52% of the managers of the inspected objects) of accommodation facilities in the first stages, to increase their competitiveness in the local market in the future.

Changes in the population number of selected post-communist countries in view of the theory of the second demographic transition

Wiktoria Shwedun — 2019-10-26

The aim of the article is to find regularities in the processes of change in the population number in post-communist countries (without former Asian republics of the former USSR) in the period after 1989. It was found in the analysis that depopulation is taking place in most of the countries. Azerbaijan, North Macedonia, Slovenia, Slovakia, Montenegro and the Czech Republic are exceptions. The factors influencing it are in line with the second theory of demographic transition, especially a decrease in fertility, and to a lesser extent changes in mortality. Migrations constitute an important modifying factor. Although emigration prevails in most countries, there are also countries with predominance of immigration. These are the richest
countries (Slovenia, the Czech Republic) or those with a large diaspora (Russia, Hungary).

The forecast of vulnerability of Belarussian lakes to external impact under the climate change

Nina Sukhovilo — 2019-10-26

The article presents a forecast of changes in the sensitivity of Belarus? lakes to external influences in the conditions of climate change. Method E.A. Primak was used to calculate sensitivity integral indices for 149 lakes of different types. Among all lakes, classes with high, medium and low sensitivity were distinguished. A forecast of the dynamics of the sensitivity of lakes of various types to external impact was also prepared in accordance with the RCP2.6, RCP 4.5 and RCP 8.5 climate change scenarios.

The research shows that with the increase in water temperature caused by changes in climatic conditions, the development of lake geosystems will lead to a decrease in susceptibility to external influences. Reducing rainfall will increase the sensitivity of lakes by reducing the volume of water mass.

Right electoral preferences of the population of the western region of Ukraine

Mariya Lushchyk — 2019-10-26

The article described the features of modern electoral preferences of the population of Western region of Ukraine. The essence of the concept of electoral preferences has been established. The study of electoral preferences in this region was made in the context of right and left political forces. The analysis of the electoral preferences of the population of the region during the regular and special parliamentary and presidential elections 2010?2015 years has been fulfilled. The regional differences of electoral preferences were analyzed and the areas of electoral sympathy for right-wing or left-wing candidates were localized. The real dynamic changes in electoral preferences of the population of the region have been included. Internal heterogeneity of Western region of Ukraine in terms of political preferences of the population was found. The role of the patriotic consciousness, mental differences in the areas of region, geographical, historical, religious and linguistic factors in the formation of the electoral preferences in the region have been stated.

On the basis of the study note that WRU is traditionally the electoral base of right-wing national-democratic forces. However, political preferences of region are not limited to classical coordinates ?left-wing-right-wing? because the role played by cultural and historical characteristics of the region and the foreign policy orientation to the East or West, and behind it and vectors to Europe and Russia is important.

Afghanistan tourism potential in the apple of military tourism development

Aleksandra Zienkiewicz — 2019-10-26

The purpose of the article was to present Afghanistan?s tourism resources and assets in the scope of development opportunities for a special, new form of tourism, i.e. military tourism. The detailed goal of the study was to try to answer the question whether in the current state of the economy, and above all the state security, it is possible to develop any form of tourism, and strictly military tourism.

The scope of basic research included analysis of statistics on current tourism expenditure/revenues, volume of tourist traffic, analysis of tourist interest in the area of Afghanistan on the basis of data collected by various institutions, including located in Afghanistan. The whole research is completed by a description of selected anthropogenic and military resources of the examined country.