Residents of a picturesque Russian village have seen the price of their land double as people from Moscow and other cities snap up properties as a refuge from COVID-19 where they can work remotely. Krasnaya Polyana (Red Meadow) is a beautiful village of five streets in the mountains near the Black Sea. Flanked by mountains, it has good quality tap water, fresh air and big blue skies - things that can prove elusive in Moscow. A view shows a street in the village of Krasnaya Polyana, Russia May 21, 2021. REUTERS/Maxim Rodionov The village has 5,000 residents, which is typical for Russia. What is atypical is that there are 20 cafes, restaurants, a pub and a bar, along with fast Wifi. Some of the restaurants existed before the pandemic to cater for skiers who use nearby resorts bu...
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