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Few of today's statistics on the city of Sochi!

Every third Rossiyanin least once in a lifetime vacation in Sochi
Every third Rossiyanin (30%) at least once in a lifetime vacation in Sochi. These data were obtained during the survey the All-Russia Public Opinion Research Center (VTsIOM).
Thus most of the respondents, vacationing in Sochi (17%), was there more than ten years ago. This is mainly Urals (28%), Moscow and St. Petersburg (28%), the category of material prosperity - low-income citizens (19%). 6%of respondents visited the resort from four to ten years ago, with most of them are residents of South and Ural federal districts (12%and 11%respectively) in terms of material well-being - providing citizens (10%).
Only 7%of Russians vacation in Sochi in recent years (one to three years ago). The proportion of respondents is highest among Southerners (20%) and material security of citizens (10%). 16%of Russians gathered for the first time to visit this resort, it is often Urals (22%), residents of medium-sized cities (22%) and secured the respondents (20%). More than half of Russians will never rest in Sochi and no plans in the future (52%). Basically it Siberians (72%), the villagers (64%), elderly (59%) and poor (59%).
Recommend to rest in Sochi 41%of respondents. This is mainly those who are vacationing there recently (61%), and those who are only in the plans (60%). Nevertheless, one in four (24%) are not advised to take holidays in Sochi. This view is shared by more than a third (35%) of Russians who have visited the resort, four to ten years ago, and 31%recently vacationing there.
Main reason why the Russians are advised to rest in Sochi - a great climate and nature (34%). A second major argument in favor of visiting this resort - the proximity of the sea (24%). 16%cite the beauty and hospitality of the city. According to 8%, if you have money you can relax anywhere, particularly in Sochi, while 7%is important relative closeness of the resort, there is no need to go far, travel outside of Russia. Among other pros - reconstruction, modernization of the resort on the eve of the Olympics, the presence of sanatoriums and health resorts, allowing a rest with health benefits, attractions and entertainment (5%). Good service and infrastructure point of 3%, 2%refer to good reviews, the relative accessibility of the resort, as compared with foreign countries and on the good memories that will stay on the visit Sochi.
Most of those who do not recommend this resort to relax, argue it is primarily high prices for poor service (53%). 12%believe that Russia has other attractive places for recreation, 11%complained of poor service at the resort, while 7%believe that the Sochi poorly located and has a poor environmental conditions. At 6%mark crowded and filthy sea, 4%are not satisfied that the resort on the eve of the Olympics turned into a construction site. 8%note the lack of money to rest in a crisis.
Make Sochi more attractive for Russian tourists in the first place can increase its affordability, believe 25%of Russians. 4%offer improved quality of service, 3%- to develop infrastructure. Among other ways to attract tourists - for building the city, the hotel, more money to invest in the development of the resort, reduce the price of tickets to Sochi (2%).
1%advised to clean sea and beaches, improve the environment, enter the promotional campaigns and discounts, improve the safety recreational successfully hold the Olympic Games and improve living standards in Russia. More than a third of Russians believe that Sochi and so is one of the most attractive resorts (35%).
The survey was conducted June 6-7, 2009., Attended by 1,6 thousand people in 140 villages in 42 regions, territories and republics of Russia. Statistical error does not exceed 3,4%.
(RBC)