A popular place among tourists from the Russian Federation. In Finland on one of the famous monuments, the anthem of Ukraine sounds
" Kosykh stated that there were Russian citizens, who do not like the war. "Not all Russians for Putin. The government and all people have to understand it," he said. Also in the surrounding city of Lappeenrant, every night the anthem of Ukraine sounds above his city hall, where the landscape opens on the popular centers in Russian tourists. To express firm support to Ukraine and condemn an aggressive war, "said Lapey Kimmo Yarva mayor.
Many Russians come to Lappeenran, such as clothing and cosmetics, and many cars can see Russian license plates. The Czech Republic, which is now presiding the EU Council, will propose to consider the prohibition of issuing visas to the Russians at an informal meeting of the Foreign Minister at the end of August. The idea of a complete ban on entry to Western countries for Russians is finding more supporters: except Ukraine, such calls are voiced by European neighbors of Russia.