A survey conducted among users of the DDX Fitness network of fitness clubs and the Teamo dating app reveals how Russians choose to spend their free time. The study shows a clear preference for home life, with roughly a quarter of respondents favoring time spent in domestic routines over other activities. The findings reflect everyday patterns and illustrate how people balance rest, chores, and small pleasures with moments of social connection.
At home, about twenty four percent dedicate time to cleaning, sleeping, cooking, watching films, and reading. Weather permitting, roughly twenty three percent prefer to be outdoors, taking in fresh air or engaging in light outdoor activities. A bit more than twelve percent opt for active recreation, often by taking short trips within their own city or region. Others place great value on time spent with friends and family, with nine percent each engaging in activities such as lectures, museums, and exhibitions, and spending time at the dacha or in the fitness room. A smaller share also enjoys snapping photos in scenic places.
More than seven in ten respondents participate in hobby related activities. Ten percent list a sports club as a hobby. Seasonal patterns emerge; nine percent attend festivals in the summer and exhibitions in the winter, while six percent make a point to attend events that support personal development, such as conferences, seminars, lectures, and gatherings with interesting people.
When it comes to making new acquaintances, roughly thirty four percent rarely meet new people and mostly stay in touch with old friends. Twenty six percent regularly meet new people at work or school and through online dating services. About twenty five percent say they rarely engage in new social encounters. Eleven percent describe themselves as introverts who prefer not to interact with others. Two percent frequently meet new people in fitness clubs, and one percent study or work remotely, which reduces opportunities for in person conversations.
Travel adds another dimension to social life. Thirty four percent meet new people while traveling, though not as often as they would like. Twenty five percent say they do this often because a new place provides opportunities to make friends. Twenty percent note that isolation makes it harder to form new acquaintances. Sixteen percent usually travel with friends and family, so there is less need to actively seek strangers, while six percent deliberately seek out new places to meet people.
The survey ends with a question about what kind of entertainment Russians would like to see in residential complexes, signaling a demand for social and cultural amenities that support community life.