The Tustan State Historical and Cultural Reserve was established on 5 October 1994 to preserve, study and promote the unique cultural heritage of the medieval rock fortress of Tustan. The reserve also includes the nearby village of Urych and works to preserve the cultural landscape, research, interpret and promote the Boiko heritage.

The reserve is responsible for the protection, preservation and conservation of the remains of the rock defensive complex of the Tustan fortress — an archaeological monument (13th–16th centuries). Conducting archaeological excavations, scientific research into the history of the fortress, and studying building structures. Regular publication of collections of scientific materials ‘Fortress’. The reserve organises lectures, excursions, exhibitions, interactive educational programmes for children and adults, and disseminates knowledge about the history and culture of the region. The Tustan Museum, opened in 1997, operates on the territory, and for its 20th anniversary, a new modern exhibition with multimedia tools and models was created to help visitors understand the life of the fortress, its appearance, scale, and functions.
The cultural and community centre ‘Hata u Hlubokom’ was opened in 2013 on the basis of an authentic wooden Boiko hut from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, preserved in situ. The reserve works comprehensively to develop heritage tourism, create new tourism products, promote the destination, and maintain a balance between tourist appeal and authenticity of the area. In 2024, the village of Urych was included in the list of the world's best tourist villages according to the UN World Tourism Organisation.
The reserve hosts the Ukrainian medieval culture festival ‘TuStan!’. The reserve also launched the ‘Boie’ festival, which reveals the little-known culture of the Boikos and local heritage.

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