"You have no idea how much traffic flows from the mainland of Russia," Zhuravko said.
He urged his compatriots not to believe in "false analysts" who say that "the bridge will fall apart or else it does not exist." According to him, the overpass was built "qualitatively, for centuries".
The ex-deputy noted that he envied the Crimeans with "white envy" and called the Crimean bridge a "mega-project". He also stressed that Ukraine would receive a "colossal benefit" if it joined the construction.
Earlier, the State Border Service of Ukraine threatened with a fine Ukrainian video bloger, who passed on the Crimean bridge.
The Crimea became the Russian region after a referendum held there in March 2014, at which the majority of the peninsula residents voted for reunification with Russia.