Monday, 4 August 2014

The impact of the EU-US Sanctions, 27 Thousand Russian travelers stranded


Moscow - Russian About 27,000 travelers stranded in some countries after the Russian tourist company, ceased operations Labirint karen bankrupt.

Labirint statement said shutdowns caused a decrease in the level of exchange rate Russian ruble, as well as the economic and political situation is negative. Similarly, the BBC reported on Tuesday (05/08/2014).

Agency that helps Russian tourist sector, Turpomoshch (Travel Assistance) states are working to book a flight home for tourists stranded in several countries, including Bulgaria, Egypt, and Tunisia.

The travelers who use the services Labirint were competing Turpomoshch call, with the level of activity up to 5 phone within 1 minute. Tourist assistance was confirmed, the managers they work all-out to help stranded travelers.

Last month a Russian tourist company, Neva, also went bankrupt.

So far it has visible signs of the impact of EU sanctions on Russia and the United States, related to their support for the rebel eastern Ukraine. A Russian tycoon says, jets belonging to the company were not operating because of sanctions the United States.

Gennady Timchenko, who has dengkat relationship with President Vladimir Putin, told the news agency Itar-Tass that the Gulfstream private jet rental --perusahaan terkenal-- no longer use the company jet and pilot.

In addition, Gulfstream also not allowed to use navigation equipment Russia.