The Deputy of the state Duma believes that Russians have nothing to do in Turkey, Egypt and other countries
Mikhail Degtyarev, Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Physical Culture, Sport, Tourism and Youth Affairs, believes that travelers from Russia “have nothing to do in the country”. Israelneither Jordanneither Egyptneither Turkeyor in other countries.”
The official is sure that trips to the Middle East are dangerous because of the statements of US President Donald Trump with threats of bombing in Syria.
According to M. Degtyarev, it is best for our compatriots to rest safe in Russia. “Your life and health today – I’m addressing the tourists who are there today – depends on one person sitting in Washington who can’t figure out on Twitter whether to strike Syrian targets or not.”
Rosaviatsia because of the latest reports from Syria recommends Russian airlines to adjust flight programs over the Eastern Mediterranean, but there is no direct ban in the document of the regulator. Russia and Azur Air are monitoring the situation, and NordWind has changed the route to Jordan, it lasts 15 minutes longer.
Experts of the aviation industry believe that it is safe to use aircraft for flights to resorts from Russia - no domestic airline flies over Syria. Clean air is constantly monitored. Experts consider the statement of M. Degtyarev a PR stunt. Travel agents are sure that such promotion of our resorts will not be successful.
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