It is noted that “the program of subsidizing regional air transportation is implemented in accordance with the decree of the Russian government dated December 25, 2013 No. 1242”.

The ministry said that the number of subsidized routes in 2021 will be 266.

According to the Federal Air Transport Agency, "21 airlines are planning to carry out transportation on a year-round basis."

“In 2021, 7.717 billion rubles were allocated from the federal budget for the implementation of this subsidy program,” the message says.

Earlier, the executive director of the Association of Tour Operators of Russia Maya Lomidze spoke about the most popular destinations for the New Year holidays.