Russian MP from the Vologda region Andrei Kholodov came up with an extravagant proposal – if every citizen of Russia gave 50 rubles (about 1 lev), the country could buy California and turn it into a Russian state resort. This was reported by the Moscow Times, based in the Netherlands.
From the Black Sea to California: Russia’s plan for a new resort
Kholodov compared California to Anapa, the pride of Russian Black Sea resorts, noting that the coast there is currently polluted with fuel oil.
„If we buy California, we will not have to deal with surprises on the beaches, but will rest under the hot sun,“ the MP said.
He also noted that in the warm climate of the American state, Russians could grow potatoes year-round.
Kholodov said that he was inspired by the idea of \u200b\u200bformer US President Donald Trump to buy Greenland from Denmark.
“I think the current owner of the White House would agree to such a deal. He doesn’t like this state,” he added, hinting at Trump’s antipathy towards California, a traditional stronghold of the Democratic Party and former President Joe Biden.
The MP’s statement comes against the backdrop of a serious environmental problem on the Russian Black Sea coast, where in December last year two tankers spilled a huge amount of fuel oil – according to the authorities 4 tons, but independent experts believe that the pollution could remain for another 10-15 years.
While Russians dream of vacationing in California, their beaches remain covered with oil spills, which makes Kholodov’s proposal even more curious.
