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March 27, 2020

Russian President Vladimir Putin proclaimed the week from March 28 to April 5 non-working, urging people not to leave home to fight coronavirus. The measure, however, was interpreted by Russian citizens as an extra holiday and they traveled en masse to seaside resorts. There has been a boom in bookings in Sochi and, in general, throughout the Krasnodar region, located on the Black Sea coast. The appeals of the regional governor to reduce the risks of the spread of the epidemic and " keep the favorable epidemiological situation to the maximum ".

The governor, after the wave of reservations, blocked any further reservations, reducing flights and rail and bus connections. However, it failed to force hotel and private home owners to cancel reservations. And locals, including restaurants and fast food restaurants, have managed to obtain permission to prepare takeaway dishes. Only entertainment, sports, parks and bars will be closed. Joint patrolling units composed of police officers and Cossacks will take care of the bans.