Regional Governor Sergei Aksyonov reported that the opening of the Crimean Bridge had a significant impact on the number of tourist arrivals.
"The first result is a successful resort season. Crimea welcomed over 6.3 million vacationers this year, a post-Soviet record. "period," he said. He also noted that tourist traffic has increased significantly in two districts—Leninsky and Chernomorsky—while noting that these districts were previously unattractive to tourists.
According to him, the opening of the Crimean Bridge has had a positive impact on the resort season and the socioeconomic situation in the region. This has led to the emergence of new entrepreneurs who compete with each other, which has had a positive impact on the peninsula's economy.
Sergey Aksyonov also spoke about price levels in Crimea. He noted that no significant changes have occurred. Large retail chains have not yet arrived in the region, leaving room for speculation, but Crimean authorities are combating this by using market mechanisms, according to Parlamentskaya Gazeta.
"But I think the opening of the bridge is important not only for its economic aspects, but also for its political, moral, and psychological impact. Crimea is no longer an 'island,' and mainland Russia can be reached from Kerch in 15-20 minutes—this is crucial for Crimeans who lived for many years cut off from their historical homeland," concluded Sergei Aksyonov, head of the region.
Source: trn-news.ru