Even at the beach, it's hard for Russians to escape the war

Despite daily air‑raid/drone alerts, Black Sea resorts like Anapa remain busy — tourists check updates but still head to the beach.
The travel industry is strained by gasoline shortages and mass cancellations (notably to Crimea), even as some hotels report high occupancy.
More Russians are holidaying abroad (Turkey and Egypt are top picks), while locals try to stay upbeat and adapt to the uncertainty.