Russians in Goa!

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Russians in Goa  ( Source: indrailsearch blog)

Goa which once caught the attention of the hypee is now a popular destination of tourists from all parts of the globe. According to The Hindu, the number of Russian tourist in Goa has outnumbered all other nationalities. . 

Friendly Goa and Unfriendly TouristBack in 2002, Goa tourism started promoting Goa as a beach destination to Russia. Now, there are more Russians than other nationalities in Goa. 
Last time when I visited Goa, I was surprised to see hotel banners in Russian language. Most of the hotels were packed with Russian vacationers. I talked to one hotel owner about the impact of Russian tourist.
The hotel owner in Calungute had nothing good to say about Russian tourist. These big fellows and slender women are creating other social issues in Goa. Many of them are into drugs, and many Russian women land India for quick money from sex.

Tourism at what cost?
As a spin-off  of Russian tourists is visible in other sectors in India.  From Bollywood dance to regular events, you can see Russian models in many roles. It’s also a sad reminder of how a powerful Indian ally during the cold world era has succumbed to it’s own economic ploy. Now, we see Russian or Ukrainian dancers in Bollywood movies, swaying to the tune of Indian masala .

So, What Holds for Goan?

It’s difficult to say how things will turn in future. I think the policy makers, people of Goa must take the right step to keep Goa a safe destination in the years to come.

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3 thoughts on “Russians in Goa!”

  1. Having seen a rise in the number of Russian tourists over the last couple of yeasr it is getting obviuos from their behavious that they don't have the experience to be \”tourists\”

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  2. Truly, the number of Russians in Goa are huge in number as i witnessed.The definition of tourism is loosely managed by their groups with drugs primarily on the agenda.Other nationalities know which group to approach for these drugs.Not a tourism friendly crowd, they literally despise the local countrymen.A benefit of doubt could be a strict travel advisory from embassy related to related crimes in the city.

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  3. Having recently returned from Goa I have mixed feelings about Russian tourists (I say that as someone who has distant Russian Jewish roots).Yes, many male Russians are loud and agressive and I can confirm that they have a superior colonial attitude to Indians (a bit like many young Brits in tne not so distant past!) We have seen incidences of theft (not paying in bars and restaurants),drunkenness and general unfriendly behaviour.On the other hand there are now many more family groups with children and they act totally responsible. In conclusion I felt ill at the airport and fainted and it was a Russian woman and 2 Russian men who came to my aid.

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