More than half of Russians, about 60 percent, backed ten days of New Year holidays. This finding came from a survey conducted by the job search platform superjob. Who carried out the study? It involved 1,600 adults from 372 regions, all over the country.
Six in ten respondents supported the longer break because they wanted more time away from work and more moments with family. Women voiced this concern more than men: 66 percent versus 55 percent.
On long non-working days, 69 percent of people under 34 were most active in conversations and socializing. Yet there were those who opposed the ten day holiday, accounting for about 15 percent of participants.
In a related note, a former senior analyst who worked on audits and information security compliance warned that cybercriminals tend to become more aggressive in the run up to holidays. The focus of the warning centered on the pre New Year period when people hurry through decisions and may lose focus.
According to this caution, during holidays people are less likely to spot cyber threats. Attackers may try to break into work accounts and gain access to personal accounts by dangling promotions and discounted offers to lure users.
Another topic touched the public discourse, with chatter about how Russian celebrities charge for appearances on New Year’s Eve. This aspect reflects the broader climate of holiday spending and how people weigh entertainment value against costs.