“We have introduced special software that allows you to control people crossing the border according to documents executed in electronic form. With further development of the system we see the creation of automatic border control systems, ”TEN quotes Genetl.

He noted that two prototypes of automatic booths “based on the Sheremetyevo border control detachment” are currently being finalized to allow Russians to pass through biometric documents.

According to him, the systems are already at the final stage, the cabins were created "according to the initiative developments of the two firms."

“We expect by the end - beginning of next year, the preparation of an order to adopt (them. - RT ) into service,” he said.

At the same time, the next stage in the development of these systems will be the creation of a special automatic software package for collecting biometric data of foreign citizens, which will be carried out at will.

Earlier media reported that Russia was offered to return border passport control to VIP airport lounges.