The lockdown has increased interest in dating sites and searching for a manicurist on the Web

Pandemic-related restrictions have fueled an increase in listings on service websites from hairdressers, manicurists and tire fitters. As in previous lockdowns,

On the eve of the lockdown in Moscow, from October 20 to October 28, about 17 thousand new specialists registered in the Profi.ru specialist search service , a representative of its press service told RBC. Hairdressers (an increase of 82%), manicurists (39%), specialists in minor repairs (14%) were registered most often compared to the previous week.

The YouDo online services service has noted an increase in the number of users by 6% compared to the previous week, Anastasia Volodina, a spokeswoman for its press service, said. Beauty and HEALTH also became the most popular category on YouDo: the number of eyebrow masters in it increased by 17% compared to October 12-19, and nail service masters - by 6%. In addition, due to the off-season, as well as the closure of tire shops during the lockdown, the number of wheel replacement specialists increased by 11%. The number of couriers involved in the delivery of groceries and food increased by 15%, cleaners by 6%, garbage disposal assistants by 5%. There are 5% more new SMM specialists, 7% more copywriters, 6% more psychologists and psychotherapists.

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Skyeng Managing Partner Alexander Laryanovsky said that the service recorded an increase in demand for classes from October 20 to October 28, both in the main direction - teaching English for adults - and in children. “The growth of interest in extra-curricular activities for children is especially noticeable. Thus, the Skysmart Pro direction (Skysmart School of Future Professions) recorded an increase in applications for programming training by 46% compared to the previous week. Although the seasonal dynamics during this period is usually negative,” said Laryanovsky. But he makes a reservation: it is impossible to say unequivocally whether the trend is related to school holidays or is a cumulative consequence of other factors.

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