Residents of St. Petersburg report that after the publication of the decree that opened the exit from Russia on July 15, the promise of the authorities was fulfilled. Tourists “without special reason” began to pass through the borders of Finland and Estonia.
Vladislav, a reader, told Fontanka that he managed to cross the border around 11:15.
“Checkpoint Brusnichnoye, at 11:12 we were finally allowed through customs control,” Alla said in turn.
“We passed the border at 11:20. Tourists are being let out of the Russian Federation,” Vitaly said from the Torfyanovka checkpoint.
“Just passed the customs of the Russian Federation, the employee at the window said that 2-3 minutes ago they received an order to cancel the need for reasons to leave. Although she asked me, she didn’t demand paper, ”said the chat participant about crossing the Estonian border.
The fact that the border is open is also confirmed by the correspondent of Fontanka stationed there.