On August 1 the first passenger train departed Moscow for Simferopol, Crimea, following the route which bypasses the Ukrainian territory. It was carrying about 200 people, or 50% of its total capacity.

The train ferry "Annenkov" with the coaches of a Simferopol-to-Moscow train on board, at Port Kavkaz.

A passenger on the platform near the train that started daily service on the route Moscow - Simferopol through the Kerch ferry passage, from August 1.

Unloading of the train ferry "Annenkov" carrying the coaches of a Simferopol-to-Moscow train, at Port Krym.

Passengers inside the train that started daily service on the route Moscow - Simferopol through the Kerch ferry passage, from August 1.

Simferopol-to-Moscow train passengers disembark the ferry "Olimpiada" at Port Krym.

Unloading of the train ferry "Annenkov" carrying the coaches of a Simferopol-to-Moscow train, at Port Krym.

The train ferry "Annenkov" carries the coaches of a Simferopol-to-Moscow train from Port Kavkaz to Port Krym.

A woman in the train which will depart from Simferopol to Moscow and bypass Ukraine.
