Most of Russians surveyed by Levada organisation, spent their summer holidays in the country or at home. Also, in comparison with the previous measurement, the share of vacationers abroad decreased and the share of those who chose to travel in Russia increased slightly. In total, about 4% of Russians have been abroad over the past year. First of all, the respondents were in Turkey, Egypt, Russia occupied Abkhazia and Kazakhstan.
This year, the majority of respondents spent their summer vacation in the country (23%), used it for household chores (15%), did not go anywhere due to lack of funds (13%), spent it on the Black Sea coast of the Caucasus or in the Crimea (8%). About a quarter (23%) have not been on vacation this summer. Since October 2018, the distribution has changed little. However, compared to the previous measurement, the share of vacationers abroad decreased and the share of those who chose to travel in Russia increased slightly.
Previously, a similar question was asked in a different formulation, respondents were asked about intentions:
The overwhelming majority (96%) of respondents have not been abroad in the last 12 months, while 46% of all respondents have never been abroad. Mostly respondents over the past year have been in Turkey, Egypt and Russia occupied Abkhazia.
The ANO Levada Center is included in the registry of non-commercial organizations acting as foreign agents.
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