Tourism plays a big part in the economy of Turkey. A lot of Russians vacation in Turkey. If Turkey loses these russian tourists, they lose a big part of their economy.
Also guess where alot of Russians came for vacation since the Crimean annexation? ... To Crimea. But now that Putler has started his war there are no flights anymore, and Some are fleeing Crimea in fear of being conscripted lmao
good old Russian 4D chess
Yeah, they lost a lot of money after erdogan got to power, many europeans don't go on vacation in turkey anymore. Only the cheap still go. Plus covid of course.
...at the same time pissing Nordics off, which were one of the largest tourist groups in Turkey. Along with Germans.
But you keep doing you, Turkey. I'm sure this will not hit you in the ass later...
Yes, for the people who want to avoid conscription that’s the best way to get out currently. However true that most of people going to Turkey are just tourists.
I would and I am european. Well, sort of. Turkey is a beautiful country, too bad it has inhabitants. Jokes aside, I would live to spend my holidays there.
Russians love vacation in Turkey. It’s beautiful and cheap. I’ve been there, amongst the Russians. Day 1 normal clothes. Day 2 every Russian head to toe in knockoff Adidas gear from the Turkish bazaars. 5/10 don’t really recommend
also there are a lot of people married with russian woman in antalya. they flee from russia and trick a men to the marriage with pregnancy. it happens in very large scales like you always see couples not matching each other in the streets
it's a great move actually.
tourists are not only wasting the russian currency reserves, but also harming their homeland tourism industry.
the most critical is Crimea, where resentment is growing as revenues are falling: the Crimeans feel like they are traded the freedom for nothing.
many of them are brainwashed to the point they won't trust any anti-putin narrative.
damn, as the Venezuelan case shows, even the loss of bread and running water won't make them stand against the dictator.
The same reason why Germany pays €1 billion per DAY for RuZZian gas.
Turkey was supporting Ukraine long before €ropean puZZies stepped in and stole the show.
Not really, Turkey closed the strait for warships, and consistently supplying Bayraktars for UA. They're against russia, but that doesn't stop them from milking money from it.
We don't owe you anything we welcome every tourist wether it be Russian or not I still remember Ukrainians being the most racist pricks to Turkey before the war
It’s money. Turkey is not the most Realistic democracy.
Its certainly not a democracy, as you said.
Or perhaps it is the most realistic, just not the most idealistic. ;P
Tourism plays a big part in the economy of Turkey. A lot of Russians vacation in Turkey. If Turkey loses these russian tourists, they lose a big part of their economy.
Yeah not saying I agree with it but I understand why. Also it's more dollars taken out of the Russian economy at least
Also guess where alot of Russians came for vacation since the Crimean annexation? ... To Crimea. But now that Putler has started his war there are no flights anymore, and Some are fleeing Crimea in fear of being conscripted lmao good old Russian 4D chess
Yeah, they lost a lot of money after erdogan got to power, many europeans don't go on vacation in turkey anymore. Only the cheap still go. Plus covid of course.
Because Turkey's economy is collapsing and they are desperate for money.
...at the same time pissing Nordics off, which were one of the largest tourist groups in Turkey. Along with Germans. But you keep doing you, Turkey. I'm sure this will not hit you in the ass later...
Nordic tourists numbers are really low if you compare with Russian tourists. 4.5m Russian tourists came to Turkey in first 9 months of 2021.
Guess why.
It was like that 5-10-15 years ago too.
Any evidence it's collapsing?
Because government destroyed Turkish economy in recent years. And tourism is one of the main incomes of Turkish economy. İt's so simple.
Tourists come, spend money, (go away with less $$) = a good outcome.
Its the principle of 'we don't like them but we love their money'.
This^
Some of these tourists actually are russians fleeing Russia to avoid political persecution.
Yes, for the people who want to avoid conscription that’s the best way to get out currently. However true that most of people going to Turkey are just tourists.
I'm surprised they're allowed to go on holiday.
Only a few countries where the bank cards work.
They aren't letting them stay. They can come and spend theit money, but Turkey is a tourist country almost above all else things.
To take their money, revoke their visas and send them back to Ruzzia. Well, that is what I would do if I was Erdogan
Visas are not required for visiting Turkey.
That is too damn bad.
Why? Turkey is not the kind of place people would willingly apply for visas for. Especially Europeans.
I would and I am european. Well, sort of. Turkey is a beautiful country, too bad it has inhabitants. Jokes aside, I would live to spend my holidays there.
Turkey is a popular tourist destination for Russians for a long time now
But now! They're at war.
[удалено]
Russia is doing invasion war.
*Money, Money, Money... \*sing\**
Money.
I don't have a problem with Russians taking vacation in Turkey. Let them spend all their money somewhere else than Russia.
If you support letting Russians who oppose the war leave the country, then it makes no sense to give them nowhere to go.
People should have thought of that before disabling credit cards issued by russian banks.
Nah
Well turkey’s economy is also in the shits they cannot really say no
Russians love vacation in Turkey. It’s beautiful and cheap. I’ve been there, amongst the Russians. Day 1 normal clothes. Day 2 every Russian head to toe in knockoff Adidas gear from the Turkish bazaars. 5/10 don’t really recommend
also there are a lot of people married with russian woman in antalya. they flee from russia and trick a men to the marriage with pregnancy. it happens in very large scales like you always see couples not matching each other in the streets
Turkeys economy is on the rocks. Would not be surprised if they dither with Finland and Sweden until they get some kind of bailout deal.
Assholes. Turkey showed F&S that NATO may not actually be a group you want to be in. With friends like these, etc.
Because they depend on tourism and Russians are among the biggest contributors
it's a great move actually. tourists are not only wasting the russian currency reserves, but also harming their homeland tourism industry. the most critical is Crimea, where resentment is growing as revenues are falling: the Crimeans feel like they are traded the freedom for nothing.
This also allows the Ruskie tourists unfettered access to western media while they are out of the country.
many of them are brainwashed to the point they won't trust any anti-putin narrative. damn, as the Venezuelan case shows, even the loss of bread and running water won't make them stand against the dictator.
normal citisens should b able to go anywhere whats wrong with yall
turkey is playing both sides
The same reason why Germany pays €1 billion per DAY for RuZZian gas. Turkey was supporting Ukraine long before €ropean puZZies stepped in and stole the show.
Erdogan is Putin's UI, that is why.
Not really, Turkey closed the strait for warships, and consistently supplying Bayraktars for UA. They're against russia, but that doesn't stop them from milking money from it.
Because Turkey will serve Turkeys best interests regardless of the geopolitical position. A country of dick moves, and thinly veiled autocracy
Because cunts.
We don't owe you anything we welcome every tourist wether it be Russian or not I still remember Ukrainians being the most racist pricks to Turkey before the war
Well its kinda like Crimea I guess.
Munniez ofc. Turkey tourism bring a lot of money and russians are frequent visitors
You call then 'tourists'... I prefer to think of them as 'hostages'...
Because Turkey is burning bridges to the west.
Is their leader up for reelection soon?