Also of those surveyed, 37% are worried about the quality of medical care in other countries. 13% are concerned about the possibility of getting into a traffic accident or other emergency situation, which may require medical assistance, and not all local facilities will be able to provide proper treatment. 9% of Russians choose places with developed medical infrastructures in advance to feel more confident during their vacations.
Also, a significant part of respondents (29%) fear getting lost in unfamiliar places. 16% add that they experience this fear due to insufficient knowledge of foreign languages, which can complicate the return home. 22% of respondents prefer to choose tried and tested routes, while 11% choose the same places every year because of their fears. 8% prefer organized tours to avoid the stresses associated with independent planning.
14% of Russians worry that vacations may cost more than planned and they will not be able to provide themselves with the necessary funds. Another 12% worry about possible transportation problems, such as flight cancellations, delayed transfers or traffic jams, which could result in missing their flight.
In addition, 7% of respondents at least once refused to travel because of these and other fears, including fears related to the pandemic, reports Gazeta.Ru.
Earlier, experts told what waves should be feared during a vacation at sea. Also on the eve it became known where residents of Moscow and St. Petersburg plan to spend their vacation in spring.