Moscow
It will be possible for tourists from most countries to obtain electronic visas remotely "without unnecessary formalities" within just four days, Putin said in his annual state-of-the-nation address to the Federal Assembly on Wednesday.
"Russia is a hospitable country that is open to our real friends," Xinhua news agency quoted the President as saying.
"As soon as the epidemiological situation allows, we will definitely remove existing restrictions and millions of tourists from all over the world will be able to come," he added.
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