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A very insightful article from @FT on the Russian technocrates and how they saved the economy: Spoiler: Gref, the chief of Sberbank, is into metaverse now. Probably the only place where he feels like he can still cherish his dreams... Ironic

If you would like to know what's happening to the Russian society, watch the first 20 minutes of this interview: — e.g. "Putin gave greatness to people bypassing the comfort — great social engineering achievement" and many more pearls.

In light of today's announcement, here's some information for those who still need to travel to Russia for humanitarian reasons, to visit their family or friends, or for anthropological tourism — in order to see what it feels like to be there in person.

@Jennife88549516 Yes, the market is open and it's still good. If you live in the USA I'd recommend to take a direct flight to Russia, so you don't get into trouble traveling. Aeroflot has low rates for direct flights.

Travelers from UK to Russia don’t have to quarantine and self-isolate upon arrival in Russia anymore. The new regulation was put into force on the 3rd of September.

@brucekornfeld The official document link is in the article. Plus this knowledge is based on our experience. They simply won't let you enter the country if you don't fly directly from the US.

@TsuHsu Maybe you should talk to Putin about it then? :)

US citizens can now travel to Russia also as tourists (a new decree from the 28th of June). Read more about the regulations and how to get to Russia during the pandemic on our site:

@synaxaristis The visa support takes about 1 day to be issued, then you need to bring it to the visa center to apply for the visa. The visa will usually be delivered within 10 days.

@Infectedsystem1 Yes, but you need special permission, such as #loveisnottourism (for Germany) or a business reason for other countries.

@Jaspincairn1 You can only travel from that country in Asia which is allowed to travel to Russia.

@stephie87085642 i understand! no info on that yet, but i expect that they should open it by the end of summer. probably in september or so. i'd look at the vaccination rate and once it reaches about 50% in the us and / or russia, i think they'll open the borders.

@DyffedTywysog If your wife is Russian, she can make you a private visa as a family member and then, yes, you can travel to Russia.

German citizens and permanent residents can enter Russia starting from 1st of April by air. Many other nationals are also allowed to travel. You can get your visa on our site. Detailed info and the link to the corresponding law:

@justinpbrown_ph Would you like to simply ask your question on here? We'll be happy to help!

@perevod1 Yes I think there is no limit on that although obviously if you start coming more often it will be more practical for you to get a longterm business visa as you don't have to reapply every time and that will also avoid the suspicion of the border control who might wonder whats up

How to travel to Russia during Coronavirus: a step-by-step guide with the latest regulations, how to make a test when you arrive, the quarantine regulations, a list of exempted countries and much more. #coronavirus #LoveIsNotTourism #russia #travel

@Infectedsystem1 If they open the borders and make it possible to travel for tourists, then yes. You'll still need a visa but you'll be able to apply electronically: