Kiriyenko confirmed the opening of flights between Russia and Abkhazia on May 1

Flights between Russia and Abkhazia will be launched on May 1. This was announced on April 2 by Sergey Kiriyenko, First Deputy Head of the Presidential Administration of the Russian Federation.

"Many decisions have already been made. On the instructions of the President [of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin], we decided to deploy flights. And from May 1, full—fledged flights to Sukhumi Airport will be implemented," Kiriyenko said.

In addition, he added that from May 1, the Sirius — Imeritinskaya Valley — Sukhum electric train will also start running, which is a serious additional opportunity for movement.

Abkhazia was taken off pause: Russian tourists have increased demand for holidays in the republic

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Energy canceled the recommendations not to visit it and not to sell tours there.

On February 6, the first plane landed at Sukhumi International Airport as part of a test flight from Moscow. The flight was made by Mitsubishi CRJ 200-ER of the Russian airline UVT Aero.