Russian tourists planning to travel abroad during the May holidays are facing challenges due to limited hotel availability and rising costs. Most accommodations in popular destinations have already been booked, leaving tourists with fewer options and higher prices. For example, staying for two at a hotel in central Minsk can cost about 6,500 rubles per day, totaling around 45,600 rubles for week-long vacations.
Cheaper alternatives can be found at the Caspian Sea resorts, with double rooms starting at 3,300 rubles per night, as reported by Fontanka. Hotels in Tbilisi and Yerevan offer similar prices, though availability is quickly diminishing. Specifically, tourists can expect to pay around 3,100 rubles for two per day or 22,000 rubles for the week in Tbilisi, and comparable rates are reported for Yerevan.
Meanwhile, the luxury vehicle market is reflecting shifting trends among Russian consumers. According to recent statistics, the top five best-selling used luxury cars as of January 2025 included the Bentley Continental GT (24 units sold), Bentley Bentayga (23 units), Lamborghini Urus (23 units), Maserati Levante (14 units), and Bentley Continental Flying Spur (13 units).
The average age of cars on Russian roads stands at 15.5 years, with domestic vehicles being the oldest at 18.7 years. Japanese cars follow at 17.1 years old, and U.S. cars average 15.4 years. Notably, Chinese-made cars have the youngest fleet, averaging just 4.9 years.
Alongside travel and luxury car trends, the gaming industry is showcasing significant shifts as well. Valve's recent survey indicated popular video graphics cards and language preferences among Steam users for February 2025. The data shows a notable decline of English usage, with simplified Chinese rising rapidly, making up 50.06% of languages spoken on the platform, marking an increase of 20.88%. Russian ranks as the third most popular language at 6.76%, only slightly decreasing over the month. The most popular graphics cards included the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 at 8.57%, RTX 3060 at 6.87%, and RTX 4060 Ti at 6.56%.
The survey also revealed processor shares, where 68.82% of users preferred Intel chips compared to AMD's 31.18%, and Windows 11 registered 44.10% of operating system use, marking a drop. Contrastingly, Windows 10 saw gains, reflecting users' preferences toward older versions.
When it came to resolutions, 52.34% of players utilized 1920 x 1080, whereas 29.98% opted for 2560 x 1440, reflective of gaming hardware advancements.
Shifting gears to local interests, the residents of Krasnoyarsk reported their favorite sports, with swimming gaining traction. According to Superjob's platform survey, 32% of residents engage regularly with exercise routines, mainly through workouts. Fitness sessions are popular among 17%, and 13% enjoy swimming, helping fuel increased healthy activity participation.
Other favored activities reported included running, stretching, and cycling, which captured 11% interest each, with yoga and weightlifting closely following at 9%. Winter sports, such as skiing, and team sports, like volleyball, noted 5% interest, showing regional diversity. Notably, it was forecasted only 24% of respondents claimed no interest in any sports.
Women were found to participate more often than men, enjoying aerobics and yoga activities. Older individuals, particularly those over 45, often preferred moderate exercises such as Scandinavian walking. Young adults under 35 exhibited more adventurous choices, often favoring high-energy activities.
Overall, insights from hotel bookings, automotive sales, gaming preferences, and sports interests paint a dynamic portrait of current trends within Russia. Facing limited overseas options, rising costs, and shifting leisure preferences, Russian citizens reflect broader changes, from pastimes to travel habits.