He stated that "in accordance with Article 55 of the Constitution, restrictions on the rights and freedoms of citizens are possible only by virtue of federal law and for constitutionally significant purposes."

“So, the introduction of such restrictions is the exclusive competence of the Federal Assembly and the President,” RIA Novosti quoted Klishas as saying.

Earlier, the site of Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin announced that on March 30, the home self-isolation regime for all residents of Moscow of any age will enter into force.

It is specified that it will be possible to leave the apartment only in cases of applying for emergency medical care and other threats to life and health, for those who are obliged to go to work to go to work, to make purchases in the nearest store or pharmacy.

According to data on March 29, 1014 cases of coronavirus infection were detected in the capital.