“We are waiting for the opening of air borders… It's a matter of time… Venezuela is already ready to fly as soon as it receives the green light,” Velasquez quotes RIA Novosti.

The first stage is expected to operate one flight per week.

The ticket will cost about $ 1300-1400 in both directions.

Earlier, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said he hoped to visit Russia between April and June 2021 and meet with Russian leader Vladimir Putin.