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State Duma approves visa-free travel in Russia for FAN ID holders

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State Duma approves visa-free travel in Russia for FAN ID holders


27.07.2018

The Committee on the Tver Region Youth

Draft law on the visa-free travel for FAN ID holders was approved by the State Duma in its final reading. The law acts until the end of 2018, IA R-Sport reports.
According to the document authors, the law is based on the positive experience of the FIFA World Cup-2018. The Head of the State Duma Sport Committee Mikhail Degtyarev is sure that this information has to be brought to the attention of the  FAN ID holders from abroad. Mr.  Degtyarev has noticed that million of foreigners have the FAN ID.

Let us remember, earlier Vladimir Putin has promised to keep «Free visa regime» for the soccer fans. Vladimir Putin hopes that the fans can use this chance visit Russia again, bringing their relatives and friends. 

As we reported earlier, more than 3 million people attended FIFA World Cup matches in Russia. This number of guests brings the Russian World Cup up to the 5th place among the most visited championships in football history including the US, Germany, South Africa and Brazil.

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