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Articles with tag "travel"

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.
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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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Russia to Resume Flights With Britain, Turkey, Tanzania From Aug. 1

Russia has not yet reopened its borders to all foreigners, however.
socially distanced excursion

Moscow Getaway to Nikola-Lenivets Art Park

It's like Russian Portlandia meets Midsommar — but so much more.
limited movement

Can I Travel to Russia Now That Quarantine Is Over?

Russia has made announcements appearing to suggest it was reopening its borders to foreigners — but it's not so simple.
loosened restrictions

Russia Lifts Quarantine for Arriving Foreigners Ahead of Reopening

Those who present negative coronavirus test results upon arrival will no longer be required to self-isolate for 14 days.
TAKE OFF, ALMOST

Russia Will Begin Lifting International Flight Restrictions

Russia could reopen to tourists from countries where the coronavirus is in decline from July 15.
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Russia Extends International Flight Ban Due to Coronavirus

Foreign citizens and stateless people will not be allowed entry into Russia until 11:59 p.m. July 31.
travel guide

Where Can I Travel in Russia This Summer?

Many Russian regions are re-opening for domestic tourism following three months of coronavirus lockdowns.
clandestine travel

Aeroflot Still Flying Abroad Despite Russia's International Travel Ban – Vedomosti

The flights are officially registered as cargo but tickets are sold with official permission, Vedomosti reported.
over the border

Chinese Expats Fake Coronavirus Tests to Leave Russia – Reports

China’s embassy criticized those who forge negative Covid-19 test results for causing “great harm” to others.
no-travel zone

EU Considers Blocking Russians Upon Reopening Borders – NYT

The EU could bar American, Brazilian and Russian visitors over the countries’ failures to control the coronavirus.
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Thousands of Russians Traveled Abroad in April Despite Border Closures, Canceled Flights – RBC

More than 1,200 Russians traveled to South Korea, followed by 922 to Turkey and 635 to Bulgaria.
open borders

Russia Announces First Steps to Ease Border Restrictions Over Virus

Russia's borders were closed to all foreign nationals since mid-March due to the coronavirus.
moscowliving

Best weekend getaways from Moscow

Moscow is an amazing city, but let's be honest, sometimes you need a break from all the buzz. What are the best weekend getaways from Moscow? We list our...
Ease of travel

Russia Falls in 2020 World Passport Ranking

Russian passport holders can currently travel to 118 countries without a prior visa.
moscowliving

Winter Holiday Tips – Embrace the Warmth

One thing that is key when you live in Russia is to "break" the winter and enjoy a 2 week sunny holiday in a warm destination.
Passport strength

Russian Passport Drops in Worldwide Ease-of-Travel Ranking

Russian citizens can travel to 116 destinations without needing to obtain a visa beforehand.
'Indefinite quarantine'

Bubonic Plague Scare Closes Russia-Mongolia Border, Trapping Russian Tourists

Mongolian authorities have closed a key border crossing with Russia on suspicion that it may have played a role in the outbreak.
Regulated luggage

Russian Ministry Moves to Ban Personal Imports of Parmesan and Jamon – Reports

The proposed ban stems from health concerns over infectious diseases.
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