Russians flock to their 'little bit of paradise' in Crimea — and back its annexation

The World | Aug 13, 2014
Fighting in eastern Ukraine is putting a serious dent in tourism in Crimea — unless you're Russian. While Ukrainians and Europeans are staying away from the newly-annexed peninsula, Russians are making their usual beach trips there, and say the region is rightfully theirs.

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