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Putin Oversees Kerch Strait Bridge to Crimea

2016-03-21 by Phil Butler

Putin oversees Kerch bridge

Last Friday, Russian President Vladimir Putin toured the Kerch Strait bridge project, overseeing the progress of one of the region’s most critical economic projects.

Tags: Arkady Rotenberg, Crimea, Crimea tourism, Dmitry Kozak, Krasnodar, Putin, Roman Starovoitov, SGM Group, Taman Peninsula, Yalta

Vladimir Putin Calls for Visa Free BRICS Travel

2015-08-18 by Aleksandr Shatskih

President Putin at the State Council Presidium meeting.

Yesterday , Russian President Vladimir Putin called for visa-free travel for visitors from India and South Africa.

Tags: Crimea, Putin, Russia tourism, Russia travel, tourism

Crimea entices vast investor potential

2014-10-27 by Phil Butler

Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with Sergei Aksyonov - Kremlin

In September RIA Novosti announced a possible China investment in the Crimea via the head of the Chamber of Commerce of Simferopol, Alexander Basov.

Tags: Crimea, Crimea hotels, Crimea tourism, Crimea travel, Putin, Russia, Russia travel, Sergey Aksyonov, Simferopol, Simferopol tourism

Europe Tourism Being Body Slammed Over Ukraine

2014-08-21 by Phil Butler

Sanctions on Putin Slam EU Tourism

The negative domino effects from the unrest in Ukraine are being felt all over Europe. In Slovenia hotels are reporting a 20% drop in numbers of Russian tourists already. This dramatic number, from Euronews, represents fully 6% of tourists to that country. But Slovenia is not the only European country being slammed.

Tags: Crimea, EU sanctions, Finland, Putin, Russia sanctions, Russia travelers, slovenia, Ukraine sanctions, US-Russia

Russia’s Putin Honors Sergei Mikhalkov

2014-05-28 by Phil Butler

Sergei Mikhalkov

A monument to the famous Russian poet, writer, publicist and soldier Sergei Mikhalkov was dedicated today by President Vladimir Putin. The unique creative heritage Mikhalkov contributions added significantly to the rich Russian heritage and history.

Tags: moscow attractions, Putin, Russian culture, Russian writers

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