Статті з позначкою: ГП Гурзуф

The will of the Russian oligarchs to own vineyards in Crimea and produce wines under their own trademarks was first implemented even before the occupation of Crimea by Russia. Vagit Alekperov, the owner of “Lukoil”, became the first owner of Crimean vineyards and Crimean wine producer. Ukrainian companies controlled by him leased lands of the state enterprise “Gurzuf”. Andrei Kostin, the head of “Vneshekonombank”, has been the second. He took lands in Bakhchysarai raion. 

The occupation of Crimea opened many opportunities for Russian oligarchs and top-officials to buy agricultural lands and expropriated vineyards and wine production factories. Almost all close friends of Putin, former members of “Ozero” cooperative, participated in stealing “Novy Svet”, “Koktebel” and “Massandra”, the most precious Crimean pearl. It is also worth recalling those marauders who were the first to take precious “Massandra” lands immediately after occupation. It is remarkable that citizens of EU countries help new “owners” to launch their vineyards and factories. It is clear that they violate Western sanctions and the Ukrainian legislation.