No more rich Russians holidaying in the French Riviera


Total spending by rich Russians in the French Riviera has drastically dropped. — AFP

Private chef Selim M’nasri used to cook for wealthy Russians on the French Riviera once a month, but he says it has been “radio silence” from them since Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.

So the 34-year-old Nice cook is now working for top athletes and other rich clients.

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