“Russians are dearer to us” - the Turks refused to remove the St. George ribbons at the request of the Ukrainians
In Turkish resorts, local businesses use the symbols of the Great Patriotic War to attract tourists from Russia, which sometimes causes displeasure among Ukrainian citizens. The Kiev online newspaper “Strana” writes about this in an article dedicated to holidays at foreign resorts for citizens of Ukraine and Russia. The publication notes that St. George ribbons can often be seen in local stores, as Turkish entrepreneurs are trying to please...