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Russia's 'window to the west' turns to tourists from the East / 36444WE
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The Kremlin's military offensive on Ukraine - and the barrage of sanctions it triggered - effectively sealed Russia off to most Western travellers, significantly affecting the country's tourism industry. Now Russia looks to visitors from Asia and the Middle East to fill the void. For Alexandra Kulikova, who co-owns a chain of rental apartments, the shift has impacted her business. "These are very rich people who can afford to live in luxury hotels, so they're not interested in apartments," she says. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES