Costs of Romantic Encounters at Russian Resorts Revealed
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Hopping on the travel bandwagon? Curious about how your fellow Russians are making new connections while on holiday? Well, the answer lies here! "OK Dating" and fintech company YooMoney joined forces to survey 2000 adults on their holiday hookup habits.
So, what are the top features that Russians are after when seeking dating services? Location filters (35%), chats (31%), and shared interests or hobbies (25%) take the cake.psilon, music, movies, TV shows, travel, and cars are the most popular interests Russian daters list in their profiles.
But, why wait for love online when you could find it IRL on your vacation? Here's how Russians are seizing the opportunity: A whopping 25% of respondents make new connections during tourist activities, flights, or trains, with 22% finding love in sanatoriums, rest houses, or hotels. Around 19% usually meet while hiking, dining out, attending concerts, or festivals, 10% on cruises, and a mere 5% on spiritual retreats or yoga tours.
Struggling to keep up with the Joneses? Fret not! Only 25% of Russians take several vacations yearly, whereas 24% enjoy one holiday a year. Some are even less fortunate, vacationing every few years (15%), or less frequently (36%).
Surprisingly, half of vacationers (56%) make new connections while traveling! Most Russians prefer to meet at the beach (38%), while 30% hop online - with 52% engaging on social networks, 25% on dating sites, and the remaining 23% using dating apps. Bonus fact: The "OK Dating" app saw a 3% increase in registrations in March and April 2025.
What do Russians value most when meeting someone on vacation? A strong sense of humor and charm (30%) tops the list, followed closely by shared interests/hobbies (27%) and physical appearance (26%). Conversational skills (22%) and serious intent (15%) are less critical factors in large numbers.
Worried about those vacation flings breaking the bank? Here's the breakdown: 33% claim it depends on the situation, 21% admit to spending more because they're now split bills, and 10% incur no additional expenses. 18% share equally or rely on their new partner, while 42% spend most on shared entertainment, 35% on food and drinks, 25% on transportation, 20% on gifts and souvenirs, and 18% on tours.
Of those who incurred additional expenses, 35% spent over 50,000 rubles, 20% between 15,000 and 30,000 rubles, 15% between 5,000 and 15,000 rubles, and 10% between 30,000 and 50,000 rubles.
So, next time you're wandering through museums or lounging on the beach, don't hesitate to strike up a conversation! Who knows, you might just find your perfect travel companion!
Moscow, Angelina Sergeeva
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- Nearly half (56%) of Russians make new connections while traveling, often at popular areas like beaches (38%) or online platforms such as social networks (52%), dating sites (25%), or dating apps (23%).
- A strong sense of humor and charm (30%) are highly valued by Russians when meeting someone on vacation, followed closely by shared interests/hobbies (27%), physical appearance (26%), conversational skills (22%), and serious intent (15%).
- In terms of lifestyle, Russians prefer one vacation a year (24%), but a significant number vacation every few years (15%) or even less frequently (36%). However, nearly a quarter (25%) take several vacations yearly.
- Financial aspects of vacation flings reveal that 33% depend on the situation, 21% admit to spending more because they're now splitting bills, and 10% incur no additional expenses. The majority (42%) spend most on shared entertainment, followed by food and drinks (35%), transportation (25%), gifts and souvenirs (20%), and tours (18%).
- Russian travelers also seek compatibility in romantic relationships through location filters (35%), chats (31%), and shared interests or hobbies (25%), with popular interests including travel, music, movies, TV shows, and cars. The survey by "OK Dating" and fintech company YooMoney revealed that as many as 22% find love in sanatoriums, rest houses, or hotels, and 19% usually meet while partaking in activities such as hiking or dining out.
