nimnarb wrote:So you are paying 20K for many of them for travel and hotel accommodation? And I presume many would be from the bride's side of the family?
Haven't googled this yet but can't remember if Crimea is Russian or Ukrainian..regardless must be some heavy politics going on judging from this link..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vU-op7Ek_S4
Hi Branmin,
Apologies for the late reply.
In 1991, the old USSR transfered control of Crimea to Ukraine and the Crimean inhabitants seemed to be happy with this (as far as I can tell).
However, Russia took back control, by force, in 2014, and the inhabitants seem happy with that too (as far as I can tell).
Having spoken to many inhabitants, they have always felt 'Russian' and most of them that want to leave the country, have dual 'Russian/Crimean' nationality.
To answer your specific question regarding the bride's side of the family in Crimea . . . that only runs to half a dozen people . . . and given their meagre circumstances (£100 a month pension), it would be ridiculous NOT to pay for them to attend. But seeing as that is only 6 people I don't imagine the cost going over £2,500 for the duration, if we can find a suitable place.
It's all ifs and buts at the moment though.
Best,
HYD