According to analysts at Sutochno.ru, interest in Russian ski resorts has increased by 20% compared to last year. Resorts in the North Caucasus are particularly popular: Arkhyz and Dombay in Karachay-Cherkessia, as well as Elbrus in Kabardino-Balkaria, are among the top ten most popular destinations with the largest growth.
The largest number of bookings are for Krasnaya Polyana (Esto-Sadok), Sheregesh (Kemerovo Region), and Kirovsk (Murmansk Region).
Along with the increase in popularity, the average rental price at these resorts has also increased: in Arkhyz, it was 11,540 rubles per night (13% more than last year), in Elbrus, it was 9,686 rubles (up 8%), and in Dombay, it was 9,986 rubles (up 4%). Analysts also note a trend: travelers are increasingly opting to rent private accommodation, seeking houses and apartments in close proximity to ski lifts.
