The Ministry of transport is discussing with the authorities the correction of the model of subsidies for internal air travel due to limited flights to Egypt, Turkey and Ukraine, said the head of Ministry of transport of Russia Maxim Sokolov on the first day weekend correspondents of the forum " Transport of Russia ".

"We have already started with their colleagues from the Federal Agency for tourism, Ministry of culture and the presidential administration to discuss possible changes to the model support intra-regional air travel in order to the 1st turn to Express support for our holiday destinations during the low season, and not just resorts, but also other important tourist destinations, such as Altai, Baikal, the Urals and Kamchatka," - said Sokolov, answering the question is discussed whether the subsidies any directions in connection with the situation with the restriction of flights to Egypt, Turkey and Ukraine.

the head of the Ministry reminded that the losses of airlines of the Russian Federation to the specified limits have the opportunity to be around 20 billion rubles. For this purpose, a number of support measures, including the zero VAT on internal displacement.

"have the opportunity to be different versions of the programs of benefits, among them support for young travelers, students - the same programs that We have today from the Far East, Eastern Siberia and the far North," added Sokolov.

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