Alexander Ruppel, acting as Vice-Governor, had a work session with leaders from Anapa's resort industry.
In the aftermath of the devastating Black Sea oil spill emergency, Krasnodar Krai authorities have taken decisive action to support the sanatorium-resort, hotel, and tourism industry in Anapa. A 50-million-ruble emergency fund has been established to provide financial relief to businesses struggling with drastically reduced visitors and hotel occupancy, currently at just 30% compared to the previous year [1][2].
The emergency situation has affected over 1,600 registered accommodations, with only about 950 still operational. To cope, many hotels have resorted to offering heavily discounted all-inclusive packages, though this has not fully compensated for the lost revenue [1][2][3].
Despite these measures, many local business owners continue to face financial difficulties, including mounting debts, unpaid utilities, salaries, and rent. The emergency fund, while helpful, has been deemed insufficient by some entrepreneurs. There have not been many reported additional support measures beyond this emergency fund and encouragement for discounted packages as of late July 2025 [1].
In an effort to alleviate these struggles, the region has implemented a variety of subsidies. These include targeted support for children's health and recreation organizations, insurance contribution deferrals, tax deferrals, and a tourist tax exemption [3].
Veniamin Kondratyev, the Governor of Krasnodar Krai, has instructed representatives of regional ministries and agencies to discuss further support measures for businesses in the sanatorium-resort, hotel, and tourism complex, as well as children's health resorts. This dialogue took place in a meeting with the resort community in Anapa last week, and discussions with regional administration representatives continue directly on the resort [3].
Alexander Ruppeel, presumably a representative, stated that the subsidy program for sanatorium-resort organizations is already launched, and a similar measure for children's health resorts is in the final stages of development [3]. The aim of these temporary support measures is to help businesses survive the acute period and minimize losses [3].
The region is also preparing a corresponding appeal for federal-level consideration for issues beyond the regional scope [3]. As the cleanup and emergency measures continue due to ongoing oil seepage, the reopening of beaches and full resumption of tourism remains limited [2][3]. The authorities will continue to monitor the situation and work with businesses to make decisions based on the current reality.
[1] Local News Outlet A [2] Local News Outlet B [3] Regional Government Press Release
- The financial difficulties faced by local businesses in Anapa's sanatorium-resort, hotel, and tourism industry, exacerbated by the Black Sea oil spill, have extended beyond the emergency fund, causing mounting debts, unpaid utilities, salaries, and rent.
- To address these concerns, the Governor of Krasnodar Krai, Veniamin Kondratyev, has initiated discussions for additional support measures, including subsidies, insurance contribution deferrals, tax deferrals, and tourist tax exemptions, to alleviate the struggles of businesses within these sectors, as well as children's health resorts.
