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Page last updated at 17:32 GMT, Sunday, 23 August 2009 18:32 UK

Russians return to Abkhazia resorts

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Once a prime holiday destination for the Soviet elite, the battle-scarred Black Sea beaches of Abkhazia are again attracting Russian tourists.

Ravaged by years of war and instability the tiny breakaway region is slowly getting back on its feet thanks to Russian investment.

Tom Esslemont reports.

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