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A place chosen by the Emperor (VIDEO)
Gateway to Russia
Jun 12 2025
Travel
This cozy resort village in the southeast of Crimea is famous for its peaceful views. It’s no wonder Emperor Nicholas II used to come to Novy Svet. The bay where he liked to swim is still called 'Tsar’s Beach'.
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