He announced this in an interview with RIA Novosti.

He recalled that tourists entering from Russia are required to pass two tests for coronavirus due to the fact that Russia is still in the "red category" of countries.

One test must be done 72 hours prior to arrival on the island, the second immediately upon arrival.

At the same time, Perdios noted that Russian vaccines are recognized in the state.

“If someone is vaccinated, the test is not needed,” he said.

At the end of June, Russia resumed flights with eight countries, including Cyprus.