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Even at the beach, it's hard for Russians to escape the war
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ANAPA, Russia, July 31 (Reuters) - Children paddle in the warm waters of the Black Sea and sunbathers crowd the beaches.
But this is no ordinary holiday season in Russia.
In the fifth summer of the Ukraine war, Russians are having to contend with widespread gasoline shortages and the risk of drone attacks as they plan their annual break in the sun.
Advertisement AdvertisementThe cautious mood is proof that the war, which many Russians long tried to ignore, has become almost impossible to escape even when they are trying their best to relax.
ANAPA LOCALS TRY TO STAY CHEERFULIn Anapa, some of those who depend on tourism were putting on a brave face.