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Articles with tag "travel"
discrimination accusations
Russian-Speaking Airbnb Users Fume Over Global Shutout
A spokesperson denied that Russian and Belarusian users would be banned from using the platform in other countries.
lingering rules
Russia Scraps Covid Flight Restrictions for 'Friendly' Countries
The countries include Argentina, India, China and South Africa.
keep out
Russia to Limit Entry for 'Unfriendly' States: Lavrov
Russia's "unfriendly countries" list includes all EU members, Britain, the U.S. and more.
stranded abroad
1.5K Russians Stuck in S. Africa Over Omicron Flight Bans
Russia last week banned flights from South Africa and several other southern African countries over the highly mutated strain.
slow reopening
Which Countries Have Resumed Travel With Russia?
Russia is only open to citizens of countries with which it has resumed air travel, making this a key issue for expats in Russia.
restored links
Putin Overturns 2015 Ban on Flights to Egyptian Resorts
Russia had banned flights to Egypt in 2015 after a bomb brought down a Russian plane over the Sinai Peninsula.
extra step
Russia Imposes Biometric, Drug Screening for Foreigners
Foreigners coming to Russia for periods longer than three months will have to submit their fingerprints and other biometric data.
shut door
Germany Bans Travel From Russia, Citing Coronavirus Variant Spread
The announcement came as Russia grapples with a third wave fueled by the highly contagious Delta variant and slow vaccination uptake.
Travel Ban
France Adds Russia to Covid Red List
The move comes as concern grows over a spike of cases in Moscow due to the Delta variant.
permission to stay
Russia Issues Last-Minute Extension to Foreigner Visas
Foreigners with expired visas had been beset with uncertainty as the latest extension was set to expire on June 15.
TAKING OFF
Russian Air Fares Soar as Coronavirus Restrictions Keep Planes Grounded
Russian tourists are paying double pre-pandemic prices for trips to Dubai and other tourist-friendly destinations.
Open For Business
Moscow Hotel Bookings Surpass European Cities Facing Virus Restrictions
Russia has meanwhile denied that it plans to open up for vaccine tourism.
New Openings
Russia Re-Opens to Foreigners with Work Visas
Foreign nationals with work permits can now enter Russia as long as their employer obtains ministry permission.
record-setting spread
Russia Suggests Domestic Travel Ban to Slow Coronavirus
The Health Ministry later said Health Minister Mikhail Murashko's words were taken out of context.
round trip
Russia to Debut ‘Flight to Nowhere’
Cooped-up passengers looking to recreate the travel experience will be able to spend 1.5 hours in the air from Moscow to Moscow.
limited movement
As Russia Eases Its Border Restrictions, Who Is Able to Enter?
More than 15 countries now have direct flights to Russia, but travel restrictions remain in place for most visitors.
cutting the red tape
Everything You Need to Know About Russia’s New E-Visas
Citizens of 52 countries will be able to visit Russia in just a few clicks once pandemic border restrictions are lifted.
ALONE TOGETHER
Binational Couples Separated by Russia's Coronavirus Travel Bans Push for Change
Complicated visa rules and the lack of legal recognition for non-married couples make reuniting in Russia almost impossible.
new destinations
Russia to Resume Flights With Japan, Cuba and Serbia
Airports in Moscow will be able to operate two flights per week to Tokyo, Belgrade and two Cuban islands.
mesto47
On and Off the Trans-Siberian Train: The Mother
This week we meet a mother traveling to get aid for her son with a disability.
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