The European Union confirmed the absence of any visa restrictions for Russian tourists.

      “In response to numerous requests the European Union Delegation in the Russian Federation confirms that no visa restrictions were introduced in relation to Russian citizens traveling to the EU” - the statement of the EU Delegation in Moscow said. It is noted that the countries belonging to the European Union still accept Russian citizens traveling to the EU as tourists, for business or other purposes.

      Visa applications are considered in a normal mode, despite the fact that the EU imposed restrictions on entry for 33 people, the EU Delegation stressed.