Аннотация
This article proposes criteria for a component comprehensive assessment of the recreational attractiveness of the landscapes of the Tobol River basin within the Kostanay region. It is proposed to apply the balance method to calculate the potential, which provides a basis for a comparative analysis of natural and recreational resources and the prospective possibilities of the territory, which has not previously been evaluated by natural and recreational resources. The method allows to get an idea of the availability and volume of natural and recreational resources and to determine the priority areas of recreational activity in the studied region. According to the results of the study, the districts of the region were ranked according to the degree of natural and recreational attractiveness and landscapes with high, medium and low natural and recreational potential were identified.