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​About the project

CHUMAK WAY

Strategic project for the development of the tourist and creative cluster of the Kuialnyk Agglomeration

Implementation period

May 2025 - May 2026

WHY DID THIS PROJECT EMERGE?

The Tourism and Creative Cluster "Kuialnyk Valley" was created based
on the project of Tourism and Creative Cluster "Chumak Way" within
the framework of the "Renaissance Clusters" program.
The Renaissance Clusters grant program is implemented within the framework
of The Swiss-Ukrainian project "Cohesion and Regional Development of Ukraine", UCORD, is implemented with the support of Switzerland through the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation by NIRAS Sweden AB.

This is a strategic initiative that unites the potential of the Ivanivska, Krasnosilska and Usativska communities aroundthe pearl of the Odesa region - the Kuialnyk National Nature Park.


Our goal is to turn unique natural and historical resources into a powerful engine for the development of the region.

GOAL

To transform the unique natural and historical resources of the Kuialnyk Agglomeration into a systemic model of territorial development through tourism, creative industries and partnerships

MISSION

To create an ecosystem where nature conservation is combined with economic development, modern design and
new opportunities for communities

MAIN PROJECT TASKS

Research on the potential of the territory

Audience and tourism demand analysis

Creating a development strategy

Territory brand formation

Development of tourist routes

Creating a digital platform

Formation of a cluster ecosystem

PROJECT PARTNERS

Partners who get results

KRASNOSILKA COMMUNITY

Focus on wellness tourism,
eco-settlements, festivals

USATIVKA COMMUNITY

A place of power between two estuaries, developing unique
inter-estuarine routes and sports infrastructure

IVANIVKA COMMUNITY

The agricultural heart of the project with an emphasis on craft production, cycling routes, and preserving the memory of Severyn Potocki

NNP "KUIALNYK"

Protection of 10,800 hectares of unique lands of the "Emerald Network" and development of related services

Expert core

NGO "ODESA WOW"

Experts in tourism marketing
and digital transformation

NGO "REGIONAL CENTER FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT"

Regional development
and investment attraction specialists

FOUNDATION "INTERNATIONAL FORUM OF MAN AND ARCHITECTURE"

European experience in organic
design and urbanism

SCIENTIFIC CLUSTER
"SCIENCE PARKS OF UKRAINE"

Introducing innovations and developing entrepreneurial initiatives

OF THE CHUMAK WAY PROJECT

Results

01

Bringing together small and medium-sized businesses, the public sector, government agencies and academics into a single ecosystem. This gives participants access
to resources, training, and the opportunity to scale through joint projects and grant support

ACTIVE TOURISM AND CREATIVE CLUSTER "KUIALNYK VALLEY"

02

A strategic document that forms a shared vision for the future for the three communities and the Park. It is a "roadmap" for attracting public investment, international grants and private capital into the region's infrastructure

CONCEPT OF TOURISM AND RECREATIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE AGGLOMERATION

03

Development of the Project for the organization
of the territory of the Kuialnyk National Park - a key document that defines zones for nature protectionand zones for the development of ecotourism and business, ensuring a balance between ecology and economy

DEVELOPMENT PLAN
OF THE NATIONAL PARK

04

Creating and marking routes based on unique locations
of communities and the National Park. Each route
will receive a detailed description, professional photo/video, and will be integrated into the web platform andGoogle Maps for maximum convenience of travelers

DEVELOPED TOURIST ROUTES
AND PRODUCTS

MORE ABOUT THE PROJECT

Долина Куяльник | синій колір фрейм прямокутник

+38 067 556 82 92

GALLERY

Tourism and Creative Cluster "Kuialnyk Valley" © 2026

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This website was created by the public association "Tourism and Creative Cluster "Kuyalnik Valley" within the framework of the project "Tourism and Creative Cluster "Chumac's Path", which is funded by the Swiss-Ukrainian project "Cohesion and Regional Development of Ukraine", UCORD Project, implemented with the support of Switzerland by NIRAS Sweden AB. Responsibility for the content of this document lies solely with the public association "Tourism and Creative Cluster "Kuyalnik Valley". The views of the authors of the document do not necessarily reflect the views of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation or NIRAS Sweden AB.

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