According to a survey conducted among Russians by the AlfaStrakhovanie analytical center, every second resident of the country is afraid of falling ill while on vacation abroad. At the same time, every fourth is afraid of becoming a victim of a crime, losing documents or not being able to return home.

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.

Author: Наталья Чудесатова

Foreign trips are sometimes marred by troubles, ranging from health problems to natural disasters. In such situations, a traveler needs to find a way out of the situation quickly, which entails certain obligations and financial costs.

Dmitry Gorin, Vice-President of the Russian Travel Agency, stressed that organized tourists are in a more advantageous position in case of emergencies.

In an interview with the Public News Service, he specified that tour operators are responsible for the quality of the tour product, including flight, accommodation, insurance policy, transfers and excursions, excluding personal expenses and risks of travelers. If difficulties arise, the organized tourist can contact the tour operator, for example, to contact the insurance company.

Definitely, the tour operator will help," said the expert.

The expert specified that the tour operator will not reimburse the additional costs incurred due to force majeure. However, if there is insurance, he can help in communicating with the insurance company.

The only thing to keep in mind is that financial expenses during the trip are the personal responsibility of the tourist. He pays all additional expenses on his own. The tour operator does not assist in any payments, - reminded Dmitry Gorin.

He added that in case of emergencies tour operators, as a rule, support their clients.

Earlier analysts found out where St. Petersburg residents will go to rest on May holidays. Aeroflot airline also announced that direct flights to Abu Dhabi will be operated in the summer period.

Author: Наталья Чудесатова