More than half of Russians, about 51 percent, do not plan to travel on New Year’s Eve. This survey examines travel habits and the role of the travel service Tutu.ru, conducted with participation from socialbites.ca.
Representatives from the platform noted that the share choosing to stay home is essentially unchanged from the previous year. In contrast, around one in five respondents, roughly 20 percent, expect to travel during the New Year holidays and have already secured tickets and lodging.
Among those still undecided, 12 percent are uncertain whether they will go somewhere or remain at home, and another 9 percent plan to take a trip but will purchase tickets within two weeks of the expected date. An additional 8 percent intend to travel and will buy tickets at the last moment.
Most independent travelers who have already booked plane, train, or bus tickets tend to explore destinations within Russia.
According to the service’s analysts, domestic bookings account for about 88.5 percent of airfare demand, near the prior year’s level of about 91 percent. Domestic routes comprise roughly 96 percent of issued train tickets when compared with the previous year, while bus ticket buyers show a preference for domestic travel in 78 percent of cases, up from 85 percent a year earlier.
Earlier data mentioned that a quarter of Russians regularly eat late at night, highlighting a broader lifestyle pattern that can influence travel planning and schedules during holiday periods.