When will the Allegro trains be launched?

The authorities of Russia and Finland agreed on the launch of Allegro trains and discuss the admission of Russian tourists vaccinated by the "satellite V" to Finland. This was announced by the head of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation Denis Manturov following a meeting of the Russian-Finnish inter-right committee, in which he consists of as a co-chairman.

According to Manturov, the parties fundamentally agreed to restore the railway tourist passenger traffic and the launch of Allegro trains. There are no technical difficulties from Finland, he added. Now the Russian side is waiting for the decision of the Finnish Ministry of Health - Manturov believes that it will be accepted in the near future. Manturov counts, also calculating manturi, will also resume soon.

According to the minister, Russia hopes that Finland will allow the entry of Russian tourists vaccinated by the "satellite V". According to Manturov, at the meeting this issue was discussed and the Russian Ministry of Health has already begun to work it out with Finnish colleagues.

For members of the family of citizens and permanently residing in Finland, diplomats, holders of a service passport or travel certificate, traveling on official issues, owners of a residence permit, students of Finnish educational institutions. The entrance is also possible in case of urgent family circumstances: the birth of a child, a serious illness of a close relative, his own wedding and to meet relatives. In addition, the entry is allowed by property owners in Finnish territory and their families.

What else to read:

• Earlier it became known that from October 18, Finland will open the Vainikkala checkpoint on the border with Russia - this will resume the railway message between the countries.
• At the same time, Finland extended the ban on entry for Russian tourists until November 7. Entrance to Finland from Russia is now possible for a limited circle of persons .