When I lived there (about 4 years), Key West had an inordinate amount of tourists, both from the US and abroad. The Russian tourists you speak of are not so much tourists per se. read more
When I lived there (about 4 years), Key West had an inordinate amount of tourists, both from the US and abroad. The Russian tourists you speak of are not so much tourists per se. Those I met and knew then were students in their respective home nations and looking to work over the summer in Key West. read more
There are a lot of illegal Russian/Eastern European immigrants in Key West who were brought in (much like slaves) to work in hotels, etc. for sub-par wages, but don't think it's become a tourist stop for Russians otherwise. read more