This statement was made by the official representative of the diplomatic department Maria Zakharova.

She noted that Moscow will adhere to the provisions of visa agreements in terms of simplified procedures for issuing visas and their validity period.

According to the diplomat, the benefits will be applied to entrepreneurs, those who participate in scientific, cultural, sports activities, as well as schoolchildren, students and other persons.

Earlier it was reported that citizens of Vietnam, Cambodia and Myanmar will be able to use an electronic visa to enter Russia from August 1.