Popular Tourism Destinations In Lithuania Is A Russian People's Loss

One corner of Pakruojis Mansion, Lithuania. (Wikimedia Commons/Pierre André)

JAKARTA - Pakruojis Mansion, the largest and most popular mansion in northern Lithuania, has implemented a ban on Russian citizens from entering its territory.

Not only that, other tourist attractions and hospitality businesses in Lithuania are also called to follow similar steps.

"I think restaurants, hotels and other tourist attractions will do the same, they will only refuse to serve Russian citizens," explained Giedrius Klimkevicius, director of the Pakruojis tourist home, as reported by Euronews and AP, August 22.

"I think this sends a very radical message to Russia and its citizens who, however, are related to war and come from aggressor countries," Klimkevicius continued.

However, visitors and the public respond differently to this prohibition.

"Russia as a person has nothing to do with this. I think this kind of politics is more related to the authorities. I'm not against the Russians," said a Lithuanian woman.

"This cruelty is carried out by all states, and invites Russian tourists such as participating in this crime," another Lithuanian was interviewed.

However, the move does not affect all Russian citizens. Those who can prove that they fled political persecution in Russia or they are Lituanian's official residents are still accepted.

So far, only a few Russian families have been completely denied entry into the region.

It is known, built in the 19th century, this historic area was then reconstructed for further use as hotels, restaurants to tourist performance areas.