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Jul 28, 2023 (newstodate): Largely disconnected from the western aviation market due to sanctions for its war on Ukraine, Russia is still keen to project a picture of a vibrant aviation industry.
According to Russia's Federal Air Transport Agency, Russian carriers are operating passenger flights to destinations in 24 foreign countries around the world.
These markets include Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Venezuela, Vietnam, Georgia, Egypt, Israel, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, China, Cuba, Maldives, Mongolia, UAE, Seychelles, Tajikistan, Thailand, Turkmenistan, Turkey, Uzbekistan and Sri Lanka.
This summer, 53 foreign airlines from 27 states are operating passenger flights on routes to destinations in Russia, while Russia enjoys direct flights with 34 foreign countries including flights by 14 Russian airlines to destinations in 22 states.