Russia plans to resume some international flights from August. 1, Deputy Prime Minister Tatiana Golikova said on Friday, but the list of destinations will initially be limited to Tanzania, Turkey, and the United Kingdom.

International flights were grounded on March 30 after the imposition of lockdown measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus, which has infected more than 800,000 people in Russia.

Specifically, she said flights would resume to and from London, Turkish cities Istanbul and Ankara and the island of Zanzibar in Tanzania from August. 1. More holiday destinations in Turkey would be added from August. 10, Golikova added.

“Foreigners arriving in Russia will need to present negative coronavirus test results taken within the past 72 hours to be allowed entry,” she added.

Russia has not yet reopened its borders to all foreigners.

Speaking on state television, she added that authorities were working on a list of more countries where air travel could be resumed on a mutual basis.

Russia confirmed 5,811 new coronavirus infections Friday, bringing the country’s official number of cases to 800,849.

• If you are looking for a job in Prague, check our new job section here
• Time to move to a new flat? Rents with no commission here!
• Want to advertise your business on Prague Morning? Contact us at [email protected]