Abkhazia- Sochi

Over the last few days there has been an unusually strong storm in the region.  Typically winters are mild along the Russian Riviera and on Abkhazia's coast.  However, several days ago a Zanzibar flagged, Turkish owned ship broke apart off Sochi's beaches.  Last night an unusually substantial snowfall blanketed Abkhazia's coastal lowlands from Novy Afon to near Gagra.  Today was warmer and the snow will soon be gone,