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EXPLAINED: The escaping russians finding a better life in turkey | Rare Historical Photos

Istanbul is an increasingly popular destination for those escaping Putin's Russia. AP - Emrah Gurel

Turkey is becoming a prime destination for Russians seeking to escape crackdowns by President Vladimir Putin and the effects of global economic sanctions. Turkey remains one of the few countries where Russian airplanes can fly, and where Russian passport holders can enter without visas.

Andre, not his real name, makes a cup of his favorite Russian tea for his Turkish hosts. Sipping the strong black brew offers a "taste of home, he says.

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