The Russian exodus to Goa has become a trend as many young people who are unhappy with life back home are moving there for good in search of inner peace.
Cheap daily charter flights are now carrying thousands of Russians to the Indian State of Goa famous for its beaches and laid-back mood.
[2] Many beach side restaurants post their signboards in English and Russian to attract Russian-speaking customers.
The village of Morjim is dubbed "Little Russia" by locals because of the high number of Russians living there.
On average, an estimated 3,500 Russians would descend on Goa's shores every ten days in the tourism season.