In Morjim, Male literacy is around 94.69% while female literacy rate is 85.18% Local politicians have condemned the Russian presence, claiming that Russian visitors are rude, associated with crime, and involved in running businesses in violation of the Foreign Exchange Management Act.

[3][4] In response to such complaints, Vikram Varma, a Goa-based lawyer in the employ of Russia's Mumbai consulate, said that of the tens of thousands of Russian visitors to and residents in the area, fifteen were implicated in illegal property deals in 2007 and two were arrested for drugs possession in 2008.

He also said Russian visitors as a whole contribute roughly ₹4 billion to the local economy each year and form 40% of hotel occupancies.

[10] Michael Lobo, Goa's member of legislative assembly for Calangute, told Russian media that local sentiments are only against those foreigners engaged in illegal business activities in the state.

"[11] Francisco de Braganca, president, Travel & Tourism Association of Goa (TTAG) in Sept 14 spoke about the contribution made by Russian Tourists.

[14] In August 2012 Eduard Faleiro, former Union Minister, reiterated the Russian mafia threat to Morjim and Goa.

[15] At 0:00 on 31 December 2012, a resort called Club Fresh was vandalised by an armed gang consisting of more than 20 men in retaliation over business quarrels.

[16][17] Morjim Beach is a nesting and hatching habitat of the Olive ridley sea turtle, an endangered species.

[citation needed] Protection of marine turtles and their habitat has been embraced by the local community through community-based conservation efforts.

The Forest Department pays a monthly stipend to young, local volunteers involved in marine turtle conservation efforts in Morjim.

[citation needed] The Tourism Department of the Government of Goa has aided the conservation efforts by restricting temporary seasonal structures (e.g. shacks) to a portion of the beach and requiring them to operate only during daylight hours.

[citation needed]Despite the ban, an Indian fashion show with illumination and music was held well into the night on 10 December 2011, flouting the law and outraging environmentalists and locals.