Through Ukraine, Crimea and to the Volga Delta- Best Route?
Hi there,
Next summer, en route to Ulaanbaatar and back from the UK over 11 weeks, I am intent on travelling to crimea via the Ukraine.
As it stands, we will enter Ukraine via Slovenia, head to Uzhgorod before travelling south through Moldova, reaching odessa and travelling along the coast of the Black sea before entering Crimea from the North, following the perimeter of the country to Kerch and entering Russia via Krasnodar, heading to Elista before the volga delta at Astrakhan.
I was wondering, can this be considered a wise route?! It seemed to me as if I wasn't missing much travelling through the centre of ukraine, or should I stand corrected? More importantly, regarding security and the current situation in the Caucasus, is the route between Krasnodar and Astrakhan far enough North to be safe?
Bearing in mind we are looking to 'get the most' out of the trip, Crimea seems to be too beautiful and vibrant a country to miss out.
Thanks in advance and sorry if I'm not specific enough!
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