Confirmed: Russians Love Shopping Sprees

According to a study, 27 per cent of Russian tourists are going to visit or have already visited foreign countries solely in order to enjoy shopping. This result was found by American Express Company in a research of the expenses of Russians while traveling abroad.
Regardless of the aim of the trip, 36 per cent of the travelers have more than $1000 in cash, card or traveler’s check when abroad. At the same time 42 per cent of the respondents confessed that they always spend all the money they have on them.
The research also revealed that Russians don’t limit themselves and don’t like buying cheap souvenirs. 4 per cent of the respondents prefer to buy souvenirs worth of up to $50, as many Russians buy clothes and shoes abroad. 21 per cent of Russian travelers take home modern accessories, almost 20 per cent buy jewels and watches, 8 per cent buy furs, 5 per cent are looking for works of art and only 2 per cent spend their money on home equipment.
Going abroad, Russians are prepared for significant expenses. As it turned out, Russian travelers believe that excessive spending is one of the most serious dangers for their money during traveling - almost 40 per cent of the respondents ranked excessive spending as the greatest danger. On the other hand, 51.4 per cent considered being robbed as the main danger for their money.

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