Before the war against Ukraine started just over a month ago, the exclusive French ski resort of Courchevel was buzzing with wealthy Russians. Courchevel, or "Courchevelovo" as it is often referred to in Russian, lies in the French Alps and boasts the largest ski area in the world. An employee at chic local restaurant La Mangeoire said this year the …
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