Russian tourists are also interested in the launch of direct flights to South Korea, executive director of the Association of Tour Operators of Russia Maya Lomidze said.

Last year, Russia’s grain harvest amounted to over 144 mln tons

According to the Russian leader, the trade volume continues growing.

The changes do not apply to deals made prior to the decree’s entry into force.

According to a presentation by Sergey Kashuba, Chairman of the Russian Union of Gold Producers, 78% of gold produced in Russia is exported, making exports the industry’s main sales channel.

First Deputy Governor of the Bank of Russia Vladimir Chistyukhin recalled that a transition period had been established until the middle of 2027.

"The longer the Petrotel refinery remains idle, the more the sanctions issue will transform from a foreign policy matter into a domestic political challenge for the country's authorities," Ilya Grashchenkov said.

Imports from Russia rose 24% over the period, while Japan's exports to Russia increased 10.5% year-on-year.

Russia remains Kazakhstan’s strategic partner, Kaiyrkhan Tutkyshbayev noted.

The Russian president noted that it is a good pace