July 1 is not only the main day of voting on amendments to the Constitution, but the official start of the holiday season in Russia. This year, the highlight of the government, it will be unique. About when will open the border does not even know the Minister of foreign Affairs Sergey Lavrov, therefore, the authorities expect that 22 million Russians will lift sagging because of the pandemic of domestic tourism.
However, surveys show that many citizens are afraid to leave their region, and those who are not afraid, the journey can expect such surprises as the denial of accommodation in a hotel, closed museums and food “than God sent”.
Plans to open its tourism industry, the governors had to prepare more for 15 June, but look for them on the official portals of administrations is useless – there is nothing there. According to Rostourism, now tourists are willing to accept in 47 regions.
Since July 1, said Monday at a meeting with Deputy Prime Ministers Mikhail Mishustin, they will be “over 70”. “Overall demand for the services of the tourism industry begins to grow,” he reassured the Prime Minister, noting that along with the opening of the resorts and hotels are another sign of a return to active life is the restoration of the cultural sphere, the opening of a landmark for the country’s museums.
According to Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko, this year will be unique to the industry. First, he starts “sliding” and therefore, will last until October-November. Second, the Russians will have to the rest of the country. “We hope that during this time a vacation in Russia will hold about 20 to 22 million of our fellow citizens,” – said Chernyshenko.
the timing of the opening of the external borders do not call the authorities, even approximately. (Responding to a question of journalists, the Russian foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said laconically: “I don’t know.” At the meeting with Deputy Prime Ministers the question of outbound tourism was not raised at all).
the Ministry of transport hinted that the resumption of flights abroad (and thus open borders) depends on the volume of traffic in the country. If they really grow due to the rise of domestic tourism, airlines, indeed, be able to hold out until the fall. Otherwise, it is hoped that flying abroad will resume faster.
But in any case, first and foremost, the aircraft will fly to the CIS countries, and only then (according to representatives of the Federal air transport Agency, not before August) will address the question of the organization of air traffic in Europe. Now on the rare export flights abroad on holiday can leave the owners of second passports, residence permit, contracts for work or studies, and in some cases property owners (each country has its own rules of admission of foreigners, they can be found in the Embassy, and also on the website of the Federal tourism Agency).
In Russia for a month already working sa��torii, and in some regions also opened hotels, and resorts. But the demand in most regions (with the exception of the black sea resorts) are still considerably lower offers.
As reported at the meeting with Deputy Prime Ministers Mishustin, loading of the units ranges from 20% to 30%. According to ATOR, in comparison with June last year paid real demand has fallen 10 times. To increase the attractiveness of organized recreation, the Agency had to significantly mitigate the requirements for sanatoria and boarding houses. Vacationers no longer need to present a negative test for coronavirus (enough information about the absence of contact with infected that for little money can be done in any medical center), as well as the stamp of marriage at check in one room.
in addition, the observation is cancelled and a ban to leave the territory of the sanatorium. However, the easing of regulations, not only to attract, but to scare away tourists. People are so persistently taught that the coronavirus is long that many now refuse to believe the improving statistics, and the abolition of restrictions believe nonchalance.
However, the more uncertain the situation is in the field of organized tourism. On the one hand, authorities are urging Russians to travel to his native country to discover the Russian Baltic, Russian North, Altai, Buryatia, the Urals, Khakassia, Golden ring cities and attractions located in neighbouring regions, which can be reached by car. However, the guarantee that tourists will be able to implement your plans, no. All of the tourist and cultural objects at the mercy of the governors and local Rospotrebnadzorom that manage suddenly descended on the head of the authority at its own discretion – on the go privertyvajut announced plans for, put forward additional requirements to industry and tourists, and even quarrel with each other on this basis.
a Typical example is the conflict of Karelia and Arkhangelsk region on the opening of the Solovetsky Islands. Arthur Parfenchikov, head of the Republic of Karelia, was allowed a visit by tourists from June 16. And acting Governor of the Arkhangelsk region, which administratively belong to Solovki, immediately banned: according to the order of Alexander Tsybulsky, the landing of passengers arriving to the Islands on the part of Karelia, is only possible after passing a 14-day quarantine on the ship. The reaction to these arguments is obvious: tourism stopped, people either spent the money or left without them. But one of the governors care.
Another example – Tula oblast. Hotels in Tula through aggregators book without problems, but to settle, you need to presentü “coordination Committee of the Tula region for tourism development”. Moreover, this know-how tourists often learn only at the front Desk. Strange situation with objects of culture “Yasnaya Polyana” and “Polenovo” due to the complex epidemiological situation is only allowed on the walks in the grounds (while at the Polenov beach full house without any social distance). And in Bogoroditsk, located in the same area, for tourists is not only the Park but also the Museum-estate.
In General, domestic tourism in postcoronary reality – it is a real adventure. And to successfully pass, it is necessary to store not only the remarkable nerves and optimism, but also canned food and a canvas tent.
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