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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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