OREANDA-NEWS. The Russian government extended the ban on foreigners entering Russia until the situation with the coronavirus improved. This was stated by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin at a meeting of the Presidium of the Coordinating Council for the fight against coronavirus.

He noted that "so far it is impossible to give an exact date when the restrictions imposed due to the coronavirus will be completely lifted, including the border crossing of Russia". "Until April 30, inclusively, foreign citizens have a restriction on entry into our country. I signed an order to extend this period until the fight against infection is completed and the epidemiological situation improves", the head of the cabinet said.

Mishustin added that "for certain categories of foreign citizens, entry restrictions will be lifted, including for specialists who are adjusting and maintaining imported equipment".