In Russia sales of bicycles, scooters, skateboards, roller skates and other recreational goods has increased five-fold on the background of the exit the isolation.
According to research by online retailer Ozon, in the spring the Russians were interested in products for sports and fitness at home, now more and more popular exercise in the fresh air.
"Instead of goods for home practice, which was relevant in the spring, users buy skateboards, pennbarry sales in June increased seven times year-on-year, sales of scooters in June, rose five times year-on-year, and roller skates — six times," the study says.
It is also noted that bike sales yoy grew by 425%.
In addition, due to the hot summer this year, Russians prefer to spend their free time with families outside the city, on summer residences and in nature. In this regard, 23% increased sales of inflatable mattresses, 22% — swimming fins and masks. Armbands and rubber rings in June, began to buy more than 26% and 151%, respectively.
From mid-may, the Moscow authorities began to mitigate the limitations due to the improvement of the situation with coronavirus. 9 June in the capital, abolished the regime of self-isolation, the schedule of walks and passes for travel around the city. From June 16 to dentistry began to provide planning assistance, were opened museums, zoos and libraries.
As previously wrote NEWS.ru pandemic coronavirus has affected the revenue of Russian clothing stores in June. They did not get more than a third of the turnover, 35% lower than the same period last year.
