Courchevel, once the French playground for Russian oligarchs, is virtually empty as sanctions hit Vladimir Putin's elites - ABC News

Courchevel has been an exclusive high-altitude destination for Russian oligarchs for 20 years. But the alpine playground has been deserted by its wealthy Russian clients facing sanctions on their travel and wealth.

Before the war against Ukraine started just over a month ago, the exclusive French ski resort of Courchevel was buzzing with wealthy Russians. They constituted 7 per cent of its tourist population, … [+9415 chars]

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