On the evening of August 28, heavy traffic stretched for kilometers on roads across the Krasnodar Territory. This update provides a detailed account from Notebook, outlining how congestion developed along major corridors toward the Black Sea resorts.
According to the collected data, clusters of vehicles were observed on the M-4 Don and A-147 routes moving toward the coast. In several cases, the lines of stalled cars extended as long as 50 kilometers, creating lengthy delays for travelers and impacting regional mobility during the peak tourist season.
Congestion was reported along the entire Black Sea coastline, with the disruption beginning as far west as Sochi and extending eastward along popular coastal corridors. The material notes that the most pronounced bottlenecks formed in the stretch between the village of Moldavanskoye and the city of Goryachiy Klyuch, where traffic gridlock persisted for an extended period.
Observers indicate that the accumulation of delays on regional roads started on August 25, and the situation intensified significantly by August 26. While tourists still had relatively straightforward access to Krasnodar Territory resorts on the following day, conditions deteriorated rapidly within a single day, reshaping travel plans for many visitors and affecting local tourism services.
The Association of Tour Operators of the Russian Federation (ATOR) reported in August the introduction of non-alcoholic all-inclusive services for Russians vacationing in Turkey. Industry representatives note that some international hotels had already developed similar programs for visitors from local, Iranian, and Arab markets, but Russian travelers began encountering these offerings more broadly in 2023. This trend reflects a broader shift toward inclusive vacation formats that emphasize convenient, value-driven experiences for guests from diverse markets.
Earlier discussions have underscored patterns in traveler preferences, including the types of recreation favored by individuals without children. The evolving landscape of holiday options continues to influence how resorts and travel providers structure packages, activities, and pricing to accommodate varying consumer demands while maintaining competitive appeal in the region.