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18 Mar 2023

How one Turkish holiday destination became home to thousands of Russians – DUBBED

The beaches of Antalya in southern Turkey have long been a favourite holiday spot for Russians but since their country invaded Ukraine it has now become home for tens of thousands.

Some left to avoid being conscripted into the Russian military, others to avoid the impact of sanctions, and some because they object to the war their country is waging.

Emily Wither has travelled to Antalya to meet some of the Russians who have settled there and find out what they think of the actions of the country they have left behind.