Anapa hoteliers fear mass bankruptcies due to a lack of tourists and hope for the beaches to reopen. 

With beaches closed and swimming banned, the resort town's hotel industry faces the threat of mass bankruptcies by autumn. said owner of the Saridis Tour hotel chain Elena SaridisAccording to her, the hotel industry has been suffering colossal losses since the start of the resort season: some hotels haven't even opened this summer, while many others are at around 10% occupancy. 

"There is federal support—25% ​​of cancellation fees are reimbursed, but it's not enough to fully survive. There are tax deferrals, but utility costs remain the same, and people's needs remain the same.", said Saridis.

The businesswoman expressed hope that “the sea will open and the weather will be good.”

Previously, experts spoke about the dangers of swimming in water contaminated with fuel oil.  

Direct contact with fuel oil can cause skin irritation, dermatitis, eczema, and allergic reactions. The fumes contain toxic substances that, when inhaled, can cause headaches, dizziness, nausea, weakness, coughing, and difficulty breathing. Long-term exposure can lead to more serious consequences, especially for people with respiratory conditions.- считает sanitary doctor of the Krasnodar Center for Public Health and Medical Prevention Ekaterina Guzman.

According to tour operators, there is a drop in demand for holidays in Anapa composest 60-70%.