Most married couples in Russia opt for seaside holiday villages along the coast, which account for about a quarter of all travel choices. About one-fifth still prefers trips to other Russian cities, leaving Moscow and Saint Petersburg as the conspicuous favorites, each drawing around 15 percent, with the Caucasus and the Altai mountain regions drawing similar shares. A notable portion also seeks relaxation in domestic camps or resort locales, hovering around the same 15 percent mark. Meanwhile, roughly 10 percent decide to stay at home, choosing comfort and routine over leaving the familiar surroundings. This pattern reflects a mix of rest, scenery, and accessible options that suit different life stages and budgets.
Source: Boillet’s service via Gazeta.ru.
These figures come from a study conducted by Boillet’s service, and Gazeta.ru has cited the finding in its travel reporting. Source: Boillet’s service via Gazeta.ru.
Couples in registered civil marriages show a higher tendency to travel within Russia, with about 30 percent opting for other Russian cities and 25 percent preferring mountain regions. About 20 percent remain at home, and 15 percent choose Russian seaside holiday villages. Only 10 percent prefer trips to Asia abroad.
People in a civilian marriage also travel actively within Russia, most often to other cities (30%) or to the country’s major hubs (25%). Twenty percent head to seaside holiday villages and 15 percent go to the mountains. Only 10 percent stay at home.
Those in strained relationships mostly travel to other Russian cities at 35 percent or to seaside holiday villages at 25 percent. Mountain regions account for 20 percent, while 10 percent prefer a mix of city trips or staying at home.
Experts note a rising share of independent trips among these groups, with married couples frequently leaning toward pre-arranged tour packages that take the guesswork out of planning and ensure comfort.
“The split in travel approaches comes from differences in income and daily obligations,” the analysts explain. “Civilly married individuals can allocate budgets and time with greater flexibility, whereas families tend to plan more cautiously to avoid overspending and missed obligations.”
Still, civilly married couples show a willingness to spend on travel. On average, they allocate about 150-300 thousand rubles per person, representing roughly 31 percent of respondents who answered this question. Those in civil unions spend more on holidays, while 60 percent are prepared to set aside only 50,000 rubles for a rest. Married individuals and those in casual relationships more often choose budget travel options, typically capped at around 50 thousand rubles.
Additionally, Russians have guidelines for calculating compensation for unused vacation days after dismissal, reflecting the intersection of travel planning and workplace policy.