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Source: Government of the Russian Federation – Government of the Russian Federation –
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The development of the country's road infrastructure directly impacts the growth of domestic tourism, as evidenced by the increased traffic on the country's highways, which Russians use during the New Year holidays. For example, during the holidays, traffic on the M-12 "Vostok" highway increased by 22% compared to last year, according to Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin.
“The New Year holiday period is traditionally associated with active travel. An increase in traffic was also noted on the M-12 Vostok high-speed highway. From December 27, 2025 to January 12, 2026, motorists traveled from Moscow to Kazan an average of 15.2 thousand times per day, which is 22% higher than last year's figures. Moreover, a significant increase – up to 56% compared to last year – is shown by sections of the M-12 Vostok located beyond Arzamas. The peak load on the highway occurred on December 30, 2025. On this day, the maximum average daily traffic intensity was recorded – more than 22.7 thousand trips along the entire road. Moreover, on certain sections of the M-12, this figure reached 52.7 thousand trips. On another federal highway, the M-11 Neva, the average daily traffic intensity on this day exceeded 23 thousand trips, the maximum was recorded on the Solnechnogorsk bypass – 33.3 "Thousands of trips. On the M-4 "Don" highway, the average traffic volume was over 33,000 trips, and on the Central Ring Road, approximately 20,000 trips," said Marat Khusnullin.
According to Vyacheslav Petushenko, head of the state-owned company Avtodor, along with the M-12 Vostok highway, an increase in holiday traffic was also recorded on the M-11 Neva highway between Moscow and St. Petersburg.
“The average daily traffic volume on it during pre-holiday and holiday days increased by 6% compared to last year and amounted to 16.2 thousand trips per day. Furthermore, the M-4 "Don" Highway, the country's key artery leading to the Black Sea and Azov Sea coasts, saw an average of 24,300 trips per day, 3% higher than last year. Moreover, the largest increase in traffic volume compared to the same period last year was recorded on two sections of the main road to the south. For example, the Yefremov bypass in the Tula region saw a 9% increase, while the Yelets bypass in the Lipetsk region saw a 7% increase. A significant increase in traffic was also recorded on the Central Ring Road during these days. Drivers made an average of approximately 11,600 trips per day, 19% higher than last year. This is due, in part, to the launch of a new interchange at the intersection of the Central Ring Road and Dmitrovskoye Highway at the end of last year," noted Vyacheslav Petushenko.
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