"Organized tourists, who are now in Turkey and Tanzania through tour operators, will be able to return to Russia as planned in accordance with the dates of the end of the tours," Interfax quotes her.

According to Doguzova, citizens who decide to return before the end of the tour will be able to do so in agreement with the tour operators.

She also stated that tourists vacationing in these countries on their own will be able to return to Russia as planned.

The head of the Federal Tourism Agency recommended to track information about all changes on the websites of airlines.

Earlier, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova said that Russia had decided to limit air traffic with Turkey from April 15 to June 1.

Also for this period, air traffic with Tanzania will be suspended.

Russian tour operators were recommended to suspend the sale of tours to Turkey and Tanzania during this period.