Former Soviet children’s resort is expanding, thanks to Kremlin investment. But locals are outraged by what they say is an illegal land grab. The Moscow Times reportsOnce a dream destination for children from across the Soviet Union, the huge Crimean children’s camp Artek is one of the Kremlin’s most prized projects in the region.But as top Russian officials, including the prime minster, Dmitry Medvedev, flew in from Moscow last month to celebrate Artek’s 90th anniversary, several miles away residents of the small seaside town of Gurzuf were taking a grievance all the way to the president, Vladimir Putin, himself. Related: …read more
Source: The Guardian
