Economic hardship grounds Russians vacation plans
The average Russian will not go on vacation this year. They cannot afford even a domestic holiday. According to the independent portal "The Moscow Times," "four-fifths of the citizens can spend up to 15,000 rubles (about $160 CAD) on a trip."
Russians living in Moscow and other large cities distort the reality faced by residents in the rest of the country. And that reality is a picture of poverty. The latest evidence on this topic is research published on the "The Moscow Times portal."
It turns out that the majority of citizens of the Russian Federation will not go on vacation this year because they cannot afford it.
Vacations in Russia are now unavailable for 80% of Russians. Most citizens cannot afford domestic holidays due to the sharp increase in local tourism prices, reports the Nexta agency on the X platform.
The Russian economy switched to war mode, which generated enormous costs. This affects the wallets of average residents of the country. Prices for services and goods are rising. For most Russians there just isn't enough money for a vacation anymore.
Four-fifths of the citizens are able to spend up to 15,000 rubles (about $160 CAD) on a trip, while the average cost of a vacation is 70,000 rubles (over $730 CAD) - according to precise calculations from the portal "The Moscow Times."
Two-week holidays remain in the realm of dreams. Trips to more distant regions of the country, especially by plane, are also becoming unattainable.
Due to the rise in tourism service prices, Russians increasingly opt for weekend getaways and trips to regions closest to their place of residence. (...) The most popular tourist destinations in Russia are the southern cities of Krasnodar and Sochi. A trip to the Far East was chosen by 29% of tourists planning a vacation, the Arctic - 21%, and Siberia - 19%, reported the portal.
The study shows a clear division within Russian society. 80% of citizens cannot afford a domestic trip. The remaining 20% have the money and eagerly use it. But even when they travel abroad, they cannot expect to be warmly welcomed.
